Veterinary Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods

Nice To Haves

• Veterinary experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical patients for procedures including clipping and cleaning surgical sites
• Safely handle and restrain surgical patients
• Perform laboratory diagnostics and assist with imaging procedures
• Transport patients safely between wards, treatment areas, and surgical suites
• Set up and prepare surgical suites for procedures
• Maintain proper handling of sterile equipment and supplies (Ability to perform aseptic and sterile techniques)
• Provide assistance to veterinarians and veterinary technicians during procedures
• Communicate with clients as directed
• Make and present estimates to clients for diagnostics, treatments, surgery and/or hospitalization

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• 401(k)
• PTO
• sick time
• uniform allowance
• Employee pet care discounts
• Paid training and continuing education opportunities
• CE stipend
• CE days
• access to learning resources
• Tuition sponsorship and Veterinary Technician license reimbursement for eligible employees looking to further their veterinary education
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities