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Veterinary Assistant Part Time

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West Chester, OH
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West Chester, OH
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Provides compassionate support for veterinary exams, procedures, diagnostics, surgery preparation, patient handling, medical records, client education, and hospital cleanliness. Works with veterinarians and technicians caring for dogs and cats while maintaining a low-stress environment and excellent client service.
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Veterinary Assistant at VCA Lakota Hills Animal Hospital

Schedule: Part- time opportunity.

 

Compensation:  The starting range is determined by skill set, and years of experience in the field.  

What You'll Do: 

At VCA Lakota Hills Animal Hospital, you’ll join a 6-doctor team that focuses on caring for dogs and cats, with a strong reputation for compassionate medicine and long-standing client relationships.

As a Veterinary Assistant at VCA Lakota Hills, 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 

  • Support surgery prep and recovery as needed 

  • Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment 

At VCA, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible. With over 1,000 hospitals, we combine advanced medicine with a compassionate, community-focused approach.

As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow and making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.

 

Qualifications: 

  • Previous experience in a veterinary setting 

  • A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field 

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills 

  • Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments 

  • High school diploma or equivalent required 

Ready to build a career where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of what you do? Apply today and help us shape the future of veterinary care—one patient at a time. 

Location: 5130 Tylersville Rd, West Chester Township, OH 45069

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.

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