Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant – Full Time
Starting at $20.00 per hour, with opportunities for higher compensation based on experience, advanced skills, and demonstrated competency.

Are you looking for a hospital that truly values work-life balance and team culture? At VCA Central Park, our commitment extends beyond exceptional patient and client care. We prioritize the well-being of our associates just as much.

We believe in servant leadership and fostering an environment where our team feels supported, empowered, and appreciated. Our philosophy is simple: when our employees are happy and supported, that positivity carries over to our patients and clients, creating an exceptional experience for everyone.

We are a growing small animal hospital seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative and compassionate team.

Schedule:
• 4-day work week
• Flexible scheduling

Key Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:
• Obtaining patient histories
• TPRs
• Blood draws and IVC placement
• Patient restraint
• Drawing up and administering vaccines (as permitted)
• Anesthetic monitoring
• Submitting lab samples
• Assisting with treatments and procedures
• Cleaning and hospital organization
• Walking and caring for hospitalized patients
• Supporting front desk operations as needed

This role will cross-train in all areas of the hospital — we’re looking for someone who enjoys being a team player and stepping in wherever support is needed.

What We’re Looking For:
• Friendly and compassionate demeanor
• Strong multitasking skills
• Reliable and accountable
• Passion for pets and the people who love them
• Previous veterinary experience is preferred but not required — we are happy to train the right candidate

Generous Benefits Package Includes:
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability (including maternity & paternity leave)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Scrub allowance
• Generous employee discount on veterinary care

If you’re looking for a supportive, growth-oriented hospital where your contributions truly matter, we would love to connect with you.

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.