Compassionate Veterinary Assistant | Flexible Hours

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Bonus incentive

Flexible schedule

Career development

Employee assistance

Job summary

Heartland Veterinary Partners in Crawfordsville, IN, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in patient care and treatment. You’ll monitor hospitalized pets, manage specimens, and assist with surgical procedures while educating clients on care and procedures.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate client communication, and strong organizational skills to ensure smooth daily operations across the practice.

Qualifications

• Patience, compassion and professional demeanor in high-pressure situations.
• Strong teamwork and willingness to coordinate with vets and staff.
• Clear communication with clients and teammates to ensure patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams and surgical procedures.
• Take histories, vitals, and weights during outpatient visits and educate clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor during procedures.
• Collect samples and perform in-house lab tests as needed.
• Process radiographs and maintain safe handling of animals.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and anesthesia under vet guidance.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock of treatment areas and equipment.
• Provide warm, compassionate client and patient interactions.

Skills

Patience & compassion

Collaboration & teamwork

Communicating

Active listening

Organization

Client satisfaction

Job description

Heartland Veterinary Partners in Crawfordsville, IN, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in patient care and treatment. You’ll monitor hospitalized pets, manage specimens, and assist with surgical procedures while educating clients on care and procedures.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate client communication, and strong organizational skills to ensure smooth daily operations across the practice.