Veterinary Assistant

Address : 1610 Sheridan Dr, Lancaster, OH 43130

VCA Morris Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

Schedule : Part-time opportunity.

About VCA Morris Animal Hospital :

Morris Animal Hospital has been a trusted part of Fairfield County since 1964. Originally a mixed-animal practice, they shifted their focus exclusively to small animal care in 1989 as community needs evolved. Since then, the hospital has continually expanded and upgraded its services, offering preventive and internal medicine, dentistry, general and orthopedic surgery, digital radiology, ultrasound, and boarding.

We are proud of our dedicated team-many of whom have been with the hospital for 15+ years. The Morris team is known for its strong morale, supportive culture, and commitment to providing exceptional care to their clients and patients.

Qualifications :

Previous experience in a veterinary setting

A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments

High school diploma or equivalent required

What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities) :

Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures

Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)

Restrain animals safely and compassionately

Prepare and clean exam rooms

Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics

Maintain accurate medical records and support charting

Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits

Support surgery prep and recovery as needed

Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment

Assist with Front Desk duties (Client Service Representative)

Ready 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 will 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