Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Park Animal Hospital & Wellness Center is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. We are an AAHA-accredited, three-doctor practice committed to providing exceptional patient care and outstanding client service. We believe that taking great care of our patients starts with taking care of one another. Our team works together to uphold high standards of veterinary medicine while creating a supportive, fun environment where camaraderie, learning, and professional growth are encouraged. If you’re looking for a hospital where your contributions are valued and you have opportunities to continue developing your skills, we’d love to meet you.
Requirements
- Previous veterinary assistant or animal-care experience preferred
- Safe and compassionate patient-handling skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality patient care
- Ability to multitask and remain organized in a busy veterinary environment
- Dependability, professionalism, and a positive attitude
- Willingness to ask questions, learn new skills, and continue growing professionally
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to help wherever needed
- Compassion for patients, clients, coworkers, and yourself
- Genuine passion for veterinary medicine and animal welfare
Responsibilities
- Support veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians with patient care and daily hospital operations
- Assist with patient handling and restraint during examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Gather patient histories, vital signs, and other relevant information
- Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical spaces for patient care
- Assist with diagnostic sample collection and laboratory procedures based on experience
- Support surgical and dental procedures, including patient preparation and recovery
- Help monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to the medical team
- Assist with medications, treatments, and other patient-care tasks as directed
- Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and teammates
- Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital spaces clean, organized, and well stocked
- Collaborate with the entire hospital team to maintain an efficient workflow and exceptional patient experience
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support for veterinary technician licensing
- Referral bonuses
- 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 and VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Access to Vetcor’s TechLife community
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Supportive team culture
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
