**VCA Companion Care Animal Hospital** seeking a **Veterinary Assistant** to support our team of veterinarians and technicians! Join our dedicated team that believes in continuous growth, collaboration, and the advancement of veterinary medicine! **Position Summary:** We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support our team of veterinarians and technicians. The ideal candidate will be committed to patient care, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. **Key Responsibilities:** + Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams and medical procedures. + Handle patient intake, including obtaining medical histories and performing initial assessments (e.g., TPRs). + Safely restrain and handle pets during exams and treatments. + Administer medications as directed and assist in treatment procedures. + Prepare and maintain examination rooms and surgical areas. + Ensure proper handling and labeling of samples and specimens. + Maintain accurate patient records and document treatments, procedures, and other interactions. + Support in client communication, educating pet owners about general care and post-treatment instructions. + Manage pharmacy tasks, such as filling prescriptions and ensuring proper inventory. + Assist in keeping the facility clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety standards. **Compensation:** Starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available. **Schedule:** Full-time opportunities available with rotating Saturday's. **Benefits of Joining the Our Team!** + Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community + **Leadership opportunities** + Career development programs + Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities + Tuition support and sponsorships + Veterinary Technician license reimbursement + **Free mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)** + Referral bonuses + **Competitive wage** + Medical, dental & vision insurance + Generous pet care discounts + Life, long, and short-term disability insurance (company-paid) + **Paid parental leave** + **Paid vacation , sick time, and holiday pay** + **401(k) (company match)** Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you! **Address** : 1501 N 6th St, Wausau, WI 54403 **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