Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Progressive Animal Wellness is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This role will support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry. The ideal candidate is a versatile, reliable team player who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment, primarily supporting the exam room with some surgical time. Experienced assistants are valued for their hands-on clinical skills, dependability, and genuine care across all areas of the hospital. In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.
Requirements
- 1+ years of veterinary technician or assistant work experience
- Proficiency in client education and communication
- Proficiency in safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
- Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
- Proficiency in anesthetic monitoring, and recovery
- Proficiency in dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
- Proficiency in venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
- Proficiency in radiology positioning and safety protocols
- Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting both outpatient and procedural workflows
- Experience in a dynamic general practice environment
- Experience with advanced dentistry, ultrasound and echocardiography services, soft tissue surgery, comprehensive diagnostics, and full preventive and wellness care
Responsibilities
- Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
- Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Assisting in surgery
- Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
- Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
- Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
- Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
- Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
Benefits
- Bonus package: $500 based on 3+ years of recent & consecutive veterinary assistant or technician experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
