Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Milwood Animal Clinic is a small animal and exotic pet practice committed to unparalleled patient care and exceptional customer service. We are searching for experienced Veterinary Assistants to join our incredible team of compassionate professionals. At Milwood Animal Clinic, every patient — whether it’s a python, macaw, lizard, rabbit, hedgehog, dog, or cat — receives individualized care that combines modern veterinary medicine with old-fashioned TLC. We emphasize Fear-Free handling techniques, strong client communication, and collaborative patient care while fostering a positive, close-knit team culture built around mentorship, support, and growth.
Requirements
- Previous Veterinary Assistant experience required
- Compassion for pets, clients, and coworkers
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to continue learning
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced veterinary environment
- Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service
- Appreciation for teamwork, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture
Nice To Haves
- Interest in both small animal and exotic pet medicine preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
- Safely restrain animals for exams, blood draws, and treatments
- Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, and equipment
- Feed, water, walk, and monitor hospitalized or boarding animals
- Prepare supplies, medications, and instruments for daily procedures
- Support Fear-Free patient care and individualized treatment plans
- Maintain accurate patient records and support daily hospital operations
- Communicate compassionately with clients and team members
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
