<p>VCA West 86th Street Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated group of professionals!</p> <p>What You'll Do:</p> <ul> <li>Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams, treatments, and procedures </li><li>Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately </li><li>Perform laboratory tests, radiology support, and sample collection </li><li>Educate pet owners on preventive care and treatment plans </li><li>Maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment </li></ul> <p>Schedule:</p> <p>Full-time opportunities 4 x 10 hour shifts with rotating Saturdays. Not looking to be scheduled for 35- 40 hours? No problem! Our leadership team believes in work-life balance and will work with your schedule.</p> <p>Benefits Of Joining Our Team:</p> <p>Below are some of the many benefits of joining the team!</p> <ul> <li>Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community </li><li>Leadership opportunities </li><li>Career development programs </li><li>Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities </li><li>Tuition support and sponsorships </li><li>Free mental wellness subscriptions </li><li>Referral bonuses </li><li>Medical, dental & vision insurance </li><li>Life, long and short term disability insurance </li><li>Paid parental leave </li><li>Paid vacation and sick time </li><li>401(k) </li><li>Pet Care Discount </li><li>Plus more! </li></ul> <p>What We're Looking For:</p> <ul> <li>6 months of previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant </li><li>Passionate about animal care and client service </li><li>Strong teamwork and communication skills </li><li>Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment </li></ul> <p>About Us:</p> <ul> <li>Located in Indianapolis, IN, VCA West 86th Street Animal Hospital has been in the veterinary community for over 20 years, practicing innovative medicine. </li><li>We treat patients as if they are our own, fostering honest, respectful, and compassionate relationships with our clients, patients, community, and team members. </li><li>Our hospital is deeply involved in the local community and maintains a strong partnership with the Indy Humane Shelter </li><li>We are a full-service facility offering Emergency care, Hospitalization, and Preventative/Routine medical care. </li></ul> <p>Ready to Grow Your Career?</p> <p>Become a valued part of VCA West 86th Street Animal Hospital and help us provide top-tier care to pets and their families. Apply today!</p> <p>Location: 4030 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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!</p> <p>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)</p> <p>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com</p>