Vet Tech Assistant
About The Position
Noah’s Ark Animal Clinics is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented Veterinary Assistant / Assistant Technician to support our veterinarians and technical team in providing excellent patient care. In this role, you will assist with patient handling, exam room flow, basic medical support, cleaning, stocking, documentation, and client communication. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with animals, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to grow their skills in veterinary medicine. The Veterinary Assistant / Assistant Technician works under the direction of veterinarians and clinic leadership. Responsibilities may include safely restraining patients, preparing exam rooms and treatment areas, assisting with procedures as trained, helping maintain clean and stocked medical spaces, observing patients, and reinforcing veterinarian-approved instructions with clients. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable working as part of a busy medical team. Prior veterinary or animal care experience is helpful, but a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and commitment to patient care are equally important.
Requirements
- Compassionate and patient with animals and people.
- Reliable, team-focused, and willing to help where needed.
- Able to follow directions and ask questions when unsure.
- Detail-oriented and committed to safe patient care.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Interested in learning and growing within the veterinary field.
Nice To Haves
- Prior veterinary or animal care experience is helpful
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care, handling, and restraint.
- Help prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, supplies, and equipment.
- Support patient flow from intake through discharge.
- Observe patients and communicate concerns to the medical team.
- Maintain clean, organized, and stocked work areas.
- Assist with basic medical, diagnostic, surgical, or laboratory support as trained and directed.
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and team members.
- Follow clinic protocols, safety standards, and veterinary team instructions.
Benefits
- competitive pay
- medical
- dental
- vision
- STD
- LTD
- Life
- paid time off
- employee discounts
- retirement plan options
- opportunities to learn, grow, and build a career in veterinary medicine
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
