Veterinary Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a general veterinary practice.
• Strong technical skills, including animal restraint and venipuncture.
• Working knowledge of veterinary medicine and common medical procedures.
• Compassionate, calm, team-oriented approach and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Self-starter with a desire to continue developing veterinary knowledge and technical skills.
• Ability to transition confidently between front-desk and patient-care responsibilities based on hospital needs.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced veterinary environment and with unpleasant odors and noises; may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in both veterinary reception and technician roles.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome clients and patients in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answer phones, emails, and client questions, and appropriately triage concerns.
• Schedule appointments to support efficiency and hospital flow.
• Check clients in and out and accurately process payments.
• Provide compassionate and discreet emotional support to clients during difficult times.
• Communicate with clients about their pets’ care and medical outcomes.
• Maintain the cleanliness and visual appeal of the reception area.
• Provide hands-on patient care and assist veterinarians with appointments and procedures.
• Safely perform animal restraint.
• Assist with venipuncture, blood collection, sample preparation, and other technical procedures.
• Use and maintain knowledge of medical equipment and laboratory processes, including IDEXX laboratory equipment.
• Assist with diagnostics, treatments, and patient monitoring as directed by the veterinarian.
• Collaborate with the hospital team to provide high-quality patient care.
• Transition between reception and technician responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Liability insurance.
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
• Life and supplemental insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (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 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.