Location: 9706 Mockingbird Drive, Omaha, NE, 68127

VCA Midwest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Neurology Service!

About Us:

VCA MidWest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center, Nebraska’s state-of-the-art hospital dedicated to specialty & emergency medicine. As board-certified specialists, emergency veterinarians, and highly trained licensed veterinary technicians, we are committed to providing exceptional care for pets with complex medical and surgical needs. We work in partnership with primary care veterinarians to select and deliver the most appropriate diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical treatment options.

As a Neurology Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be an essential part of our specialized team, working closely with our neurologist.

What You’ll Do:

Assist in neurological examinations and diagnostic procedures (MRI, CT, myelograms, CSF taps)

Provide pre- and post-operative care

Maintain detailed and accurate patient and surgical records

Communicate effectively with clients about treatment plans and procedures

Perform or be trained in advanced skills

Collaborate seamlessly with other departments to ensure top-quality patient care

Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration) 

Restrain animals safely and compassionately 

Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment 

Qualifications:

1+ years of clinical experience as a Veterinary Assistant

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Passion for learning, growing, and contributing to a dynamic specialty team

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 4 x 10-hour weekday shifts, 7 am - 6 pm.

Compensation:  Pay range is $ 17 - 21 / hr and is based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials. 

Benefits of joining the VCA Midwest Team!

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community 

Leadership opportunities and Career Development Programs 

Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities 

Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions) 

Referral bonuses and Competitive wages 

Medical, dental & vision insurance 

Life, long and short-term disability insurance included 

Paid parental leave 

Paid vacation and sick time 

401(k) with corporate match  

Pet care discounts

Plus so much more! 

Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile-friendly application process. We look forward to speaking with you! 

 

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.