Veterinary Assistant

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll work alongside veterinarians and other veterinary team members to provide excellent patient care and help keep daily hospital operations running smoothly. This role involves working around animals that may be anxious or unpredictable, exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, and potential contact with bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.

Responsibilities

Safely restraining pets during examinations, treatments, and procedures; Triaging incoming patients and communicating important observations to the veterinary team; Collecting and analyzing laboratory samples and assisting with diagnostic testing; Supporting diagnostic imaging, including preparing and processing radiographs; Providing nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying medical needs and stability levels; Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team; Preparing patients for surgery, assisting with surgical procedures, and supporting anesthesia monitoring; Obtaining medical histories and communicating treatment plans and care instructions to clients; Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients, clients, and staff; Supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering compassionate, high-quality care

Requirements

At least one year of veterinary assistant experience preferred; A compassionate, calm, and team-oriented approach to patient care; The ability to safely and confidently restrain pets; Strong communication skills and the ability to multitask in a busy veterinary setting; A willingness to learn, take initiative, and support the needs of the hospital; Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining patient safety

Nice to have

Experience with sample collection, obtaining medical histories, laboratory testing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA); Employee Assistance Program; Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees; Paid Bereavement Program; Paid Parental Leave Program; Competitive Compensation; Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles); Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program; Career Development Opportunities; Referral Bonus Program for most positions; Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)