Veterinary Assistant
Vetcor•Oberlin, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
Douds Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated and collaborative team. The hospital emphasizes a culture focused on teamwork, kindness, growth, and work-life balance, aiming to provide high-quality medicine in a positive and supportive environment. They seek individuals who value teamwork, compassionate care, and opportunities for skill development.
Requirements
- Previous veterinary assistant experience preferred
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Compassionate, team-oriented mindset
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Interest in learning and continuing to grow professionally
- Commitment to high-quality patient care and client education
- Positive attitude and willingness to support teammates
- Passion for veterinary medicine and patient advocacy
Responsibilities
- Triage patients and obtain thorough histories, vitals, and patient assessments
- Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
- Provide compassionate nursing care from intake through discharge
- Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Perform fluid therapy and sample collection
- Obtain high-quality radiographs and maintain imaging standards
- Run in-house laboratory testing, including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, and cytology
- Support surgical and dental procedures, including prep, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
- Practice Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques
- Educate clients with compassion, clarity, and confidence
- Maintain accurate medical records and patient charts
- Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized treatment environment
- Collaborate with the team to support efficient workflow and positive hospital culture
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Lend-a-hand pay
- 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 license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance (accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
