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Veterinary Assistant

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Benbrook, TX
15-20 Hourly
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Benbrook, TX
15-20 Hourly
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Provides veterinary assistance in a three-doctor general practice animal hospital. The role welcomes experienced assistants and new graduates, offering mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities to develop clinical skills. The position is full-time at 34–40 hours per week and includes competitive pay, healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, and employee pet discounts.
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VCA Mercedes Place Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team.


Full-time, 34-40 hours

Compensation: $15- $20/hr.

Location: Benbrook, TX

Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you!  VCA Mercedes Place Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind 3-doctor GP practice!

At VCA Mercedes Place, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be!  We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for the next step in your career or a new graduate seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you. 

Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:
•    VCA hospitals are former private-practices that retain the spirit that made them successful
•    Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
•    Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists
•    Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
•    WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Technicians
•    Robust Clinical Studies program
•    Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities


VCA adds value to your compensation package with the following:
•    Competitive wage
•    Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
•    Opportunity to teach and mentor
•    401(k)
•    Life and Long Term Disability insurance


Ready to be part of a team that feels like family? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon. 


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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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