VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Veterinary Assistant - VCA Sand Lake Animal Hospital
Schedule: Full-time opportunity.

Compensation:
$16 - 21/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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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 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.

VCA Animal Hospitals

About VCA Animal Hospitals

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 430 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.

As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Industry
Veterinary & Animal Care
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Year Founded
1986
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