Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Rockville Road Animal Hospital is a progressive, two-doctor small animal practice in Indianapolis, Indiana, committed to compassionate care, strong client relationships, and providing pets with the best possible treatment. Its caseload includes preventive and urgent care, surgery, and advanced dentistry. The hospital has in-house diagnostics, digital full-body X-rays, dental radiology, cold laser therapy, and high-speed dentistry. The Veterinary Assistant provides hands-on patient care, supports anesthesia and surgical procedures, and communicates with clients about medical histories and treatment plans. The role involves working with animals, standing for extended periods, and potential exposure to animal waste, odors, noise, bites, scratches, and infectious diseases. Hospital hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; the hospital is closed on weekends.
Requirements
- At least one year of Veterinary Assistant experience.
- Previous anesthesia experience.
- Strong pet-handling and restraint skills.
- A compassionate, calm, team-oriented approach.
- Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.
- Willingness to work with animals, stand for extended periods, and potentially encounter animal waste, odors, noise, bites, scratches, and infectious diseases.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with sample collection, laboratory testing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.
- Self-starter eager to learn and grow professionally.
Responsibilities
- Safely restrain pets and assist with patient triage.
- Collect samples and process laboratory tests.
- Assist with diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
- Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients.
- Administer medications and monitor patient progress.
- Prepare patients for surgery and assist during procedures.
- Support anesthesia administration and monitoring.
- Communicate with clients about medical histories and treatment plans.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, liability, 401(k) and matching, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
- Paid bereavement program.
- Paid parental leave program.
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
- Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program.
- Career development opportunities.
- Referral bonus program for most positions.
- Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
