Veterinary Assistant at Osceola Veterinary Clinic

Osceola Veterinary Clinic • Osceola, IA

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About The Position

The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians in providing personalized care for pets, livestock, and horses. The role assists with patient care and treatment, outpatient examinations, surgeries, hospitalization, laboratory work, prescriptions, inventory, and client education. The assistant also helps maintain clean, well-stocked practice areas and communicates with clients and team members to support safe, high-quality care.

Requirements

• Ability to work weekends as required.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Basic math skills and ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills to support patient safety.

Nice To Haves

• Previous veterinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine, surgery, and other tasks as needed.
• Support outpatient examinations by taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures.
• Collect blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs while following proper safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during examinations.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion.
• Clean and organize examination rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory spaces; restock examination rooms.
• Help keep public areas clean and clean and maintain medical equipment.
• Interact warmly, courteously, and professionally with clients and compassionately with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members about client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed