Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals

Last Updated: 3/4/2026 8:02:37 AM

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Current Days Open
24
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$16.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$18.00 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
24
First Seen
8/5/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$16.00 (Hourly)
3/4/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$18.00 (Hourly)
3/4/2026

Full Job Description

Location: 3681 Middle Urbana Rd, Springfield, OH 45502 VCA Northwood Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our exceptional team! Schedule: Part-time, three shifts per week that would include some Saturdays. Compensation: The starting range is $ 16 - 18/hr and is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field. About VCA VCA Northwood Animal Hospital: At VCA Northwood, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners. Teamwork is a constant in our daily practice. From the friendly staff at the front desk to the talented and dedicated technicians, assistants, and doctors, to the fun-loving kennel and day-care staff, our team works cohesively to create a warm and welcoming experience for both clients and pets. What You'll Do: As a member of VCA Northwood Animal Hospital, you will support the team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Skills that will be utilized may include, but are not limited to: Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration) Restrain animals safely and compassionately Prepare and clean exam rooms Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics Maintain accurate medical records and support charting Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment Plus more! Qualifications: Previous experience in a veterinary setting as a Veterinary Assistant Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments High school diploma or equivalent required Ready to be part of a team that feels like family? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon. 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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