Veterinary Assistant

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VCA Animal Hospitals

Newburgh, IN

On-site

Posted March 26, 2026

Job Description

VCA Parkdale Animal Hospital is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and compassionate team!

Schedule: Full-time, 4 x 8/10 hour shifts with rotating Saturdays.

Compensation: The starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.

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

About VCA Parkdale Animal Hospital:

VCA Parkdale Animal Hospital has been serving Newburgh, IN with compassionate veterinary care for many years. We are an AAHA-accredited small animal general practice looking to add to our outstanding team.

Teamwork is constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to make it our mission to help pets live long, healthy lives while also educating our clients to be true to this mission. Each team member is equally important in helping our patients and clients.

Benefits include:

Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
Opportunities for advancement and growth
Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
Access to Headspace app
Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
Paid parental leave
Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Referral bonus opportunities
Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships

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: 10188 State Route 662 W Newburgh, IN 47630

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.