Veterinary Assistant

VCA Central Kansas Animal Hospital is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our Patient Care Team!If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a team that will support your growth, we'd love to meet you! Schedule: Part- time opportunity. Qualifications: Previous experience in a veterinary settingA passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary fieldExcellent communication and teamwork skillsComfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperamentsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredWhat You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities): Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and proceduresTake patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)Restrain animals safely and compassionatelyPrepare and clean exam roomsAssist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnosticsMaintain accurate medical records and support chartingProvide client education and ensure excellent service during visitsSupport surgery prep and recovery as neededHelp maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environmentReady 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. 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.