Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
VCA Pahle Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our exceptional team! The starting range for technicians is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field. At VCA Pahle Animal Hospital, we’ve proudly served the greater Milwaukee community since 1956—and we’ve been AAHA-accredited since the very start. For nearly seven decades, we’ve helped pets live longer, healthier, and happier lives through exceptional medical care and compassionate support for the families who love them. Ready to join a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and makes every day rewarding? Apply today and see what makes VCA Pahle so special. Location: 10827 W Oklahoma Ave, West Allis, WI If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. 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
Requirements
- Previous experience in a veterinary setting
- A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field
- Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Responsibilities
- 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
- Support surgery prep and recovery as needed
- Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid vacation/sick days
- 401(k)
- generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
