Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant at VCA Westerville East Animal Hospital

Schedule : Part-time opportunity, flexible scheduling available


About Our Hospital


VCA Westerville East Animal Hospital prides itself in providing high-quality veterinary care including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client service.


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

What We're Looking For

• 1+ years of Veterinary Assistant experience

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Passion for patient care and client service

Compensation

$16 - 18 /hour
Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.


Your Next Career Step Starts Here

VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. Apply today.


Location: 6283 S Sunbury Rd, Westerville, OH 43081

If you are a current associate, you 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.