Veterinary Assistant

Job description

Full-time Veterinary Assistant at VCA Lafayette Animal Hospital About Our Hospital: VCA Lafayette Animal Hospital is a 6-doctor practice providing preventive care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate client education while maintaining a welcoming, supportive workplace where everyone can succeed. The Opportunity: As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting our doctors and technicians while helping create a positive experience for pets and their families. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys teamwork, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine. What You’ll Do: Restrain and safely handle pets for exams and treatments Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and procedures Collect patient histories and support client communication Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized pets Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical packs Assist with laboratory samples and diagnostics Maintain accurate medical records: Deliver compassionate care to patients and clients every day Total Rewards: As a VCA Associate, eligible full-ti...