Veterinary Assistant

Companion Pet Partners, LLC•Fortuna Foothills, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Foothills Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant for its five-doctor facility in Yuma, Arizona. The hospital provides preventative, wellness, and advanced emergency care, with approximately 70% of its caseload involving emergency medicine. The role supports the animal healthcare team and offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care while building a foundation in veterinary medicine. The Veterinary Assistant handles and gently restrains animals, assists with treatments, diagnostics, and surgeries, prepares equipment, monitors patients, and maintains accurate records. The role also includes keeping the hospital clean and organized, sharing patient updates with the veterinary team, and communicating care, medication, and home-treatment instructions to pet owners under veterinarian guidance. The hospital emphasizes teamwork, communication, compassion, mentorship, and professional growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in a veterinary environment.
Ability to restrain and handle cats and dogs of all temperaments.
Strong animal-handling skills for safely restraining patients during examinations and procedures.
Knowledge of diagnostic imaging positioning and laboratory diagnostics.
Proficiency with venipuncture, including IV catheter placement and blood draws.
Experience administering medications by PO, SQ, IM, and IV routes, and administering vaccines.
Knowledge of prescription medications to explain home-care instructions to clients.
Attention to detail in patient monitoring and medical-record maintenance.
Effective communication skills with team members and clients.
Basic computer skills for maintaining electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in veterinary technology or continuing education in veterinary science.

Responsibilities

Handle and restrain animals safely and gently during examinations and procedures, providing reassurance to stressed or ill pets.
Assist the veterinary team with treatments, diagnostics, and surgeries.
Prepare equipment and monitor patients.
Maintain accurate records of care provided and electronic medical records.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and sanitary hospital environment.
Relay patient updates to veterinarians and team members to support continuity of care.
Under veterinarian guidance, explain animals’ care, medications, and home-treatment plans to pet owners.