Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
In this role, you will assist doctors during exams and outpatient care by providing proper patient restraint, triaging incoming patients, and collecting and analyzing laboratory samples. You will also support treatments and diagnostics, including assisting with radiographs, administering medications as directed including injectable medications, and providing nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability. Strong organization, forward thinking, and teamwork are essential to keeping appointments running efficiently. This position also involves regular client interaction, including answering questions, assisting with appointment scheduling and payments as needed, and helping create a welcoming and professional experience for every client and patient. This role requires the ability to work in a clinical environment with exposure to unpleasant odors, noise, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases, as well as the risk of bites or scratches. Whether you are focused on mastering your current role or growing into the next step of your career, Labahn Veterinary Hospital offers development opportunities through a combination of virtual learning, hands-on training, and ongoing professional growth. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting, values high standards of care, and wants to be part of a hospital that blends modern medicine with deep community roots.
Requirements
- An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred
- Compassionate Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
- Must be able to properly restrain pets
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs unassisted
- Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset
Nice To Haves
- Proficient in sample collection including blood draws, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
Responsibilities
- Assist doctors during exams and outpatient care
- Provide proper patient restraint
- Triage incoming patients
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples
- Support treatments and diagnostics
- Assist with radiographs
- Administer medications as directed including injectable medications
- Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability
- Answer client questions
- Assist with appointment scheduling and payments
- Create a welcoming and professional experience for every client and patient
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 Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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