What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
Veterinary Assistant - VCA Sand Lake Animal Hospital
Schedule: Full-time opportunity.
Compensation:
$16 - 19/hr and pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.
At VCA Sand Lake Animal Hospital, you’ll join a 6-doctor team that focuses on general practice and preventive care.
Our team culture is collaborative and supportive, and we pride ourselves on hands-on training and a positive team environment. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.
The Role
As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting both patient care and the client experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals, being part of a team, and gaining hands-on experience in a veterinary setting.
What You’ll Do
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care
- Safely restrain pets during exams and procedures
- Prepare exam rooms and equipment
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain hospital areas
- Support feeding, walking, and general animal care
- Help create a positive and welcoming experience for clients
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in animal care or a veterinary setting preferred (but not required)
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for working with animals and supporting a team
Total Rewards
As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Access to mental health and wellness resources
- Training and development opportunities
- Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
- 401k retirement savings plan with company match
- Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
- Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
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Apply Today
If you’re looking to join a team where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to connect with you.
Location: 1480 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska, WI 54650
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
Salary : $16 - $19