Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health • Lawrence, KS

17d

About The Position

Gentle Care Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to work alongside veterinarians and other veterinary team members in providing patient care and supporting daily hospital operations. The hospital provides preventive care, wellness exams, internal medicine, surgery, dental care, and care for exotic animals, using equipment that includes digital dental and full-body X-ray, ultrasound, orthopedic equipment, and cold laser. The position involves working around animals that may be anxious or unpredictable, exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, and potential contact with bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.

Requirements

• A compassionate, calm, and team-oriented approach to patient care.
• Ability to safely and confidently restrain pets.
• Strong communication skills and ability to multitask in a busy veterinary setting.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and support the needs of the hospital.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining patient safety.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of veterinary assistant experience is preferred.
• Experience with sample collection, obtaining medical histories, laboratory testing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Safely restrain pets during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Triage incoming patients and communicate important observations to the veterinary team.
• Collect and analyze laboratory samples and assist with diagnostic testing.
• Support diagnostic imaging, including preparing and processing radiographs.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying medical needs and stability levels.
• Administer medications as directed by the veterinary team.
• Prepare patients for surgery, assist with surgical procedures, and support anesthesia monitoring.
• Obtain medical histories and communicate treatment plans and care instructions to clients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients, clients, and staff.
• Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, liability, 401(k) and 401(k) matching, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
• Paid bereavement program.
• Paid parental leave program.
• Competitive compensation.
• Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
• Tuition reimbursement available for any AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
• Career development opportunities.
• Referral bonus program for most positions.
• Additional benefits may be available, such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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