Veterinary Assistant

at VCA Animal Hospitals

Record last updated: 3/5/2026 1:10:31 AM

Current Days Open
29
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$17.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$26.00 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
53
First Seen
12/5/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$17.00 (Hourly)
3/5/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$26.00 (Hourly)
3/5/2026

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Full Job Description

Experienced Veterinary Assistant General Practice VCA All Animal Hospital of Orange Park | Full-Time VCA All Animal Hospital of Orange Park is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our General Practice team full time! Are you looking to join a committed team of professionals that has pioneered growth in the veterinary field? Do you want to advance your skills in a supportive, collaborative environment? Our team shares a deep devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassion as our driving force, and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual! Why Join the VCA All Animal Family? All Animal Hospital has been providing skilled veterinary care in a warm, friendly atmosphere for family pets in Orange Park since 1980. Our full-service clinic offers: General pet wellness care Veterinary surgery Advanced diagnostics Preventive medicine and client education We are AAHA-accredited, demonstrating the highest level of veterinary medical care and client service. We are proud of our strong reputation and strive to exceed expectations every day. Veterinary Assistant Duties Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery Collecting patient histories and assisting with physical exams Venipuncture and IV catheter placement Laboratory sample collection and processing IV, IM, and Subcutaneous medication administration Client education and counseling Working collaboratively with veterinarians and all hospital departments Providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care to all patients Schedule MondayFriday: 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Rotating Saturdays: 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Flexible scheduling available Compensation $17 $26 per hour, based on skill set, experience, and licensure status Veterinary Assistant (VA): $17 $20/hr Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT): $20 $26/hr What Makes All Animal Hospital of Orange Park Unique? Our leadership team is compassionate, supportive, and deeply invested in your success. We truly care about the health and well-being of our team and maintain a strong culture of appreciation and connection. VCA Benefits & Perks Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training Discounts on Fear Free Certification & VetGirl Growth & leadership development opportunities Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Career development programs Veterinary Technician education tuition support & scholarships $750 Continuing Education funds for credentialed associates Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Generous hospital and product discounts Employer-paid life, short-term & long-term disability insurance Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave 401(k) Free mental health resources & wellness subscriptions (Headspace) Referral bonuses Infertility benefits Competitive wages Free access to Plumbs, VetFolio, and additional education platforms Why You Should Consider Us This role is ideal for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Credentialed Technicianbut we are also excited to support someone early in their career who is eager to grow and develop their technical skills in a hospital that offers broad learning opportunities. We are looking for candidates who are: Positive, motivated, and team-oriented Open to feedback, growth, and collaboration Engaged, adaptable, and goal-driven Willing to multi-task and rise to challenges in a fast-paced environment Our team meets frequently, and your ideas and input are encouraged. We work hard to protect our culture and are committed to hiring associates who will contribute positively to our supportive, respectful workplace. Ready to grow with us? Apply Today! We look forward to hearing from you! Location: 760 Blanding Blvd Orange Park, FL 32065 This position description reflects the general nature of work performed and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or assign additional tasks as needed. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please visit our career page at vcacareers.com 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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