Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
VCA SylvaniaVET Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join its Patient Care Team. The role supports patient care and the client experience in a fast-paced veterinary hospital. The hospital is AAHA-accredited, practices Fear Free handling, and is a Cat Friendly Practice. The team describes its culture as collaborative, supportive, and patient-focused. The position offers hands-on work and opportunities to learn and grow within an established team. Veterinary Assistant experience is preferred, but the hospital is willing to train the right candidate. Compensation is $15–$18 per hour and is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials. The position is located at 4801 N. Holland Sylvania Road, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. Eligible full-time associates may receive health and well-being resources, retirement savings with company match, insurance, paid leave, continuing education, and other benefits.
Requirements
- Passion for animal care and commitment to Fear Free handling techniques.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Eagerness to learn and grow within the veterinary field.
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary Assistant experience is preferred; the employer is willing to train the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatments.
- Safely restrain pets for examinations and procedures using Fear Free techniques.
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical suites.
- Support anesthesia and surgical procedures as needed.
- Collect samples and assist with in-house laboratory diagnostics.
- Administer medications as directed by the DVM.
- Provide basic husbandry and nursing care for hospitalized patients.
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records.
- Educate clients on general pet care, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Continuing education opportunities, including virtual CE through WOOF University.
- Access to a Clinical Studies program.
- Health and well-being resources, including the Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and additional mental health resources through Lyra Health.
- Infertility and gender affirmation benefits.
- Generous employee pet discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
