Veterinary Assistant

Full-time Veterinary Assistant VCA Bal-Coeur Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and compassionate team. As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting both patient care and the client experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals, being part of a team, and gaining hands-on experience in a veterinary setting.

Schedule:

Monday

• Wednesday, 7:30
• 5pm, and every other Saturday.

Compensation:

$17

• 20/hr and the starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.

Benefits:

VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its associates.

Key benefits include:

Mental Health:

Access to the Lyra mental health platform, including up to 12 therapy sessions per year, guided self-care, and meditation resources.

Full Healthcare:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits.

Paid Time Off:

Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.

Financial Support:

100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.

Protection:

Access to the Better Together Fund for crisis support in qualifying situations.

Latest Tech & Innovation:

Opportunities to work with the latest technology and programs that encourage innovation and creativity, such as VCA Next.

Discounts:

Discounted Low-Stress Handling, Fear Free, and AAFP Cat-Friendly certifications, along with VETGirl and VIN subscriptions.

Programs:

Leadership development and mentorship programs.

Retirement:

401(k) retirement savings plan with increasing employer contribution.

Full Coverage:

100% employer-paid professional liability coverage and life insurance coverage equal to one year's salary.

Pet Care Perks:

Generous pet care discounts and VIP programs.

Advisory Services:

Student loan advisory services, tools, and resources.

Legal Resources:

Access to legal resources for common legal services.

Transfer Opportunities:

Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.

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 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.

Location:

550 North New Ballas Road Creve Coeur, MO 63141 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.