Veterinary Assistant Pro — Sign-On Bonus & Team-First Care

CityVet Support Staff; Lower Brook; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401k with matching

Amazing employee pet-care benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $500

Job summary

CityVet Lower South End is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a collaborative hospital team. The role involves assisting veterinarians, preparing treatments, and ensuring patient comfort with FearFree handling.

We offer competitive compensation based on experience, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, a 401k with matching, and robust pet-care benefits for eligible team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years veterinary assistant experience required.
• Strong technical skills and confidence working independently within your scope.
• Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, and laboratory procedures.
• FearFree modeled patient-handling and restraint skills.
• Strong communication and client-service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and stay organized in a busy environment.
• Dependable, proactive, and team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarian with appointments, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters.
• Prepare and process lab samples.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia and throughout recovery.
• Assist with surgical preparation and procedures.
• Educate clients and clearly communicate treatment plans and home-care instructions.
• Help maintain efficient patient and appointment flow throughout the day.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Technical skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory procedures

FearFree handling

Communication skills

Client-service

Job description

CityVet Lower South End is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a collaborative hospital team. The role involves assisting veterinarians, preparing treatments, and ensuring patient comfort with FearFree handling.

We offer competitive compensation based on experience, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, a 401k with matching, and robust pet-care benefits for eligible team members.