Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospital of Plainfield is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Patient Care Team!

Schedule: Part-time opportunity, 10 hour shifts: 7:30 am - 5:15pm

Why We Want You Our Veterinary Assistants play a vital role in supporting our doctors and technicians, ensuring smooth daily operations and exceptional patient care. You are dependable, adaptable, detail-oriented, and passionate about animals and client service.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Assisting doctors and technicians with exams, treatments, and procedures
• Patient handling and restraint
• Performing TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration) and patient observations
• Administering oral and topical medications as directed
• Cleaning and maintaining exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment
• Preparing and restocking surgical and treatment areas
• Supporting client communication and education
• Maintaining accurate medical records and assisting with discharge instructions
• Providing compassionate care to hospitalized pets

Who We Are:

Since 1955, VCA Animal Hospital of Plainfield has been a pioneer in the veterinary community, practicing innovated medicine. We are a full-service facility offering Preventative/Routine medical care, occasional Emergency care, and Hospitalization. In addition to our general Veterinary services, we offer advanced services such as cold laser therapy, ultrasound, orthopedic surgeries and advanced soft tissue surgeries.

Location: 2324 E. Main Street, Plainfield, IN, 46168

Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!

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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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.