Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals

Last Updated: 10/30/2025 1:19:04 AM

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Current Days Open
23
Reqs Seen
5
Current Min Salary
$18.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$25.00 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
34.6
First Seen
7/17/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$18.00 (Hourly)
10/30/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$25.92 (Hourly)
5/14/2026

Full Job Description

Join Our Team at VCA Bloomington Animal Hospital! VCA Bloomington Animal Hospital, located in Bloomington, MN, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to become part of our close-knit, patient care team! About Us: For over 50 years, weve proudly served the Bloomington community, building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, were committed to the highest standards of veterinary care, continually striving to provide exceptional medical services and personalized care. Our mission is to enhance the bond between humans and animals through preventative medicine, client education, and compassionate treatment. We offer a full range of veterinary services, from routine wellness exams to advanced diagnostics and treatment of disease. Compensation: Pay rang is $ 18- 25 /hr and is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available. Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10 hour shifts or flexible schedule. Why Join Our Team? Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a skilled and supportive team that values learning, growth, and high-quality care. Cutting-Edge Care: As an AAHA-accredited practice, we uphold the highest standards in veterinary medicine and provide access to the latest technology and resources. Focus on Education: We prioritize client education and encourage our team to stay informed on the latest in veterinary medicine. Community Impact: Be part of a hospital that is deeply integrated into the Bloomington community, providing care that makes a difference. Qualifications: 6+ months experience as a Veterinary Assistant or currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician Program. Passion for delivering high-quality care and client service Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Benefits As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health & Well-being Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, and access to additional mental health resources) 401k retirement savings plan with companymatch Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services Paid parental, vacation and sick leave Additional Benefits Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets 100% paid life insurance 100% paid short-term disability insurance Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon. Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Technician looking for the next step in your career or a new graduate seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you. Address: 8830 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420 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. 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 primary care to emergency, urgent 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 500 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. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

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