VCA Findlay Animal Care Center is adding a Veterinary Assistant to our Patient Care Team!
Schedule: Full- time opportunity with rotating Saturdays.
Compensation: Starting range is $17 - 20/hr and is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.
About Us:
VCA Findlay Animal Care Center is a warm, community-focused hospital dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the pets and families we serve. Our team offers a full range of services, from wellness and preventive care to diagnostics, and grooming—delivering trusted, personalized medicine in a welcoming environment.
We take pride in building lasting relationships with our clients and supporting one another as a collaborative, family-oriented team. Our mission is simple: to help every pet live a long, healthy, and happy life.
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
Benefits: VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates. Key benefits include:
Mental Health: Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.
Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.
Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.
Financial Support: 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
Protection: Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.
Perks: Rabies prophylaxis vaccine and titer testing.
Latest Tech & Innovation: Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.
Discounts: Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.
Programs: Leadership development and mentorship programs.
Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.
Full Coverage: 100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year’s salary.
Pet Care Perks: Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.
Advisory Services: Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.
Legal Resources: Access to legal resources for common legal services.
Transfer Opportunities: Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
Apply Today! We look forward to speaking with you!
Location: 1614 W Main Cross St, Findlay, OH 45840
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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.Similar Jobs at VCA Animal Hospitals
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