Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
The Pet Doctor in Lakewood is looking for a passionate animal lover to join our team as a full-time Veterinary Assistant! For more than 50 years, we’ve cared for pets and built lasting relationships with their families in the Lakewood community. We’re a small animal practice that believes excellent veterinary care starts with a strong team, so we prioritize teamwork, personal growth, and supporting one another throughout the day. We’re looking for someone who genuinely loves animals, enjoys staying busy, is highly motivated, can confidently multitask, and appreciates building positive relationships with clients and coworkers. We also believe veterinary professionals deserve time for life outside the hospital. That’s why we’re closed on weekends! As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll work alongside our veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide compassionate patient care while helping keep the hospital organized and running efficiently.
Requirements
- At least one year of Veterinary Assistant or veterinary clinic experience
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- A team-oriented attitude
- Genuine compassion for animals
- Loves working with animals and the people who care for them
- Enjoys staying busy and taking initiative
- Is highly motivated and dependable
- Values teamwork and collaboration
- Enjoys developing positive relationships with clients and coworkers
- Communicates professionally and compassionately with pet owners
- Is eager to continue learning and developing new skills
- Takes pride in providing high-quality patient care
- Wants to grow and advance within the veterinary field
Responsibilities
- Assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians during exams, treatments, and surgical procedures
- Safely restraining animals for examinations, diagnostics, and treatments
- Preparing exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites
- Monitoring hospitalized patients
- Assisting with basic patient care
- Collecting and preparing laboratory samples as directed
- Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment notes
- Sterilizing and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment
- Communicating professionally with pet owners
- Assisting with client education
- Helping maintain a clean, organized, and efficient clinic environment
- Supporting teammates as patient-care needs change throughout the day
- Contributing to a positive and collaborative hospital environment
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
