Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant at VCA Mill Run Animal Hospital

Schedule: Full-time with flexible scheduling.

Compensation

$16.50 – $19.00/hour

Starting pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

About Our Hospital

VCA Mill Run Animal Hospital is a 10-doctor practice providing high-quality veterinary care including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client service. We are passionate about combining high-quality medicine with a team-centered culture that supports learning and career advancement.

About VCA

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

• 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

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Advancement and leadership opportunities

• Internal CE and development opportunities

• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options

• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)

• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program

• Access to Headspace app

• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay

• Paid parental leave

• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services

• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Referral bonus opportunities

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: 3660 Ridge Mill Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026

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