Oncology Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center is expanding our Medical Oncology Team and seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant! Schedule: Full-time opportunity. 4 x10 hour shifts, Monday - Thursday. Compensation: $ 17 - $ 21 / hr. Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assisting with chemotherapy administration and safety protocols Handling oncology patient intakes, treatments, and follow-up appointments Providing compassionate support and clear communication to pet parents Performing radiographs and submitting labs Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment logs Benefits of joining the VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center: Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions) Referral bonuses and Competitive wages Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family Life, long and short-term disability insurance included Paid parental leave Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay 401(k) with corporate match Pet care discounts (40-100%) Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more! Plus so much more! Qualifications: 2 + years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Requirements
- 2 + years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant
Responsibilities
- Assisting with chemotherapy administration and safety protocols
- Handling oncology patient intakes, treatments, and follow-up appointments
- Providing compassionate support and clear communication to pet parents
- Performing radiographs and submitting labs
- Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment logs
Benefits
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions)
- Referral bonuses and Competitive wages
- Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
- Life, long and short-term disability insurance included
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
- 401(k) with corporate match
- Pet care discounts (40-100%)
- Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
- Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
- Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
