Veterinary Assistant

VCA Sugar Grove Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant !

About Us:

​At VCA Sugar Grove Animal Hospital we are committed to providing comprehensive, quality care for patients to enhance their well being and quality of life. We achieve this by having a compassionate, knowledgeable and professional staff, utilizing the latest technological advances and implementing the foremost medical practices.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we're passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we're committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

The Opportunity

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our doctors and technicians while helping create a positive experience for pets and their families. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine.

What You'll Do

• Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments

• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas

• Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures

• Collect patient histories and support client communication and education

• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized pets

• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital

• Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs

• Assist with laboratory samples and diagnostics

• Maintain accurate medical records

• Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day

What We're Looking For

• Veterinary Assistant experience

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Passion for patient care and client service

Compensation

Pay range is $16 -17/hr and is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

Schedule : Full-time opportunity, with rotating Saturdays.

Your Next Career Step Starts Here

Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. Apply today.

Location: 5043 Bancroft Ln, Greenwood, IN 46142

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com