Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals

Last Updated: 5/31/2026 8:17:55 PM

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Current Days Open
18
Reqs Seen
4
Current Min Salary
$17.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$18.50 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
19.5
First Seen
10/29/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$16.00 (Hourly)
12/2/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$22.00 (Hourly)
2/16/2026

Full Job Description

Veterinary Assistant at VCA 80 Dodge Animal Hospital in Omaha, NE Schedule: Full-time opportunity, flexible scheduling available About Our Hospital VCA 80 Dodge Animal Hospital is a 5-doctor practice providing high-quality veterinary care including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, diagnostics, and compassionate client service. We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative, supportive environment where team members can learn and grow. About VCA At VCA Animal Hospitals, were passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, were committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them. The Opportunity As a Veterinary Assistant, youll 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 Youll 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 What Were Looking For Veterinary Assistant experience preferred Strong work ethic and willingness to learn Excellent communication and teamwork skills Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Passion for patient care and client service Why Youll Love Working Here Supportive and collaborative team culture Hands-on learning opportunities Career growth pathways into technician roles Meaningful work helping pets and families Total Rewards As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which may include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Continuing education and internal development programs Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) Compensation $17.00 $18.50/hour Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials. Your Next Career Step Starts Here Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking for a hospital where you can grow, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you. Apply today. 8022 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114 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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