Job Description

Location: 6950 S East St, Indianapolis, IN 46227 VCA Swengel Animal Hospital is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant!

Schedule:Part- timeopportunity. 8 am - 5pm, potential days of the week: Monday and Friday.

CompensationThe starting range isdeterminedby license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.

About Us:At VCA Swengel Animal Hospital, our commitment to our profession is fueled by our desire to improve the quality of life for pets, clients, and our fellow veterinary professionals. We love the work we do and the animal companions that bring us together.
At VCA, 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 and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

Qualifications:

• Previousexperience in a veterinary setting

• A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field

• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments

• High school diploma or equivalent required

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities):

• Assistveterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures

• Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)

• Restrain animals safely and compassionately

• Prepare and clean exam rooms

• Assistwith radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics

• Maintainaccuratemedical records and support charting

• Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits

• Support surgery prep and recovery as needed

• Helpmaintaina clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment

Apply TodayIf 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.

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.