Veterinary Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint skills
• Knowledge of preventive care and vaccines
• Diagnostic skills, including radiographs, phlebotomy, sample collection, and in-house laboratory work
• Professional and compassionate communication with clients and teammates
• Clear, concise documentation of patient care and client interactions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality patient care
• A collaborative, team-first approach
• A willingness to ask for help when you need it and offer help when others do
• A positive, supportive attitude grounded in teamwork and mutual respect
• A desire to continue learning and strengthening your veterinary skills
• The right "cattitude"

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and obtain thorough histories, vitals, and patient assessments
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Provide attentive nursing care and patient monitoring, including TPRs, pain scoring, wound care, and other supportive care
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection
• Obtain high-quality radiographs while maintaining imaging standards
• Run in-house laboratory testing, including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, fecals, and other diagnostics
• Support surgical and dental procedures, including preparation, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during procedures and maintain accurate records
• Practice Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques to help keep patients safe and comfortable
• Educate clients about patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care with compassion and clarity
• Maintain accurate, concise, and up-to-date medical records and patient charts
• Keep treatment and exam areas clean, stocked, and organized while following infection-control protocols
• Collaborate with teammates to maintain an efficient workflow and positive hospital culture
• Participate in ongoing training and professional growth opportunities

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition support
• Referral bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
• Up to three weeks of paid parental leave (full-time employees only; available after one year of service)
• Generous PTO
• Employee pet discounts
• Quarterly team bonuses
• Continuing education allowance
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Uniform allowance
• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• 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 food discount program