Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Grow with a Caring Team

Goodvets; Arizona; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Collaborative culture

Job summary

GoodVets in the United States is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our clinical team. You will support doctors and technicians, keep the hospital clean, stocked, and welcoming, and help deliver gold-standard care to pets and their families.

This hands-on role offers growth opportunities in a collaborative, high-performing environment with flexible scheduling and a supportive culture focused on teamwork and compassion.

Qualifications

• Compassionate team member with a patient-focused approach.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Strong communication with pets’ families and team members.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Prior experience in animal care (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, organized exam rooms, kennels, and treatment areas.
• Feed, walk, bathe, and monitor hospitalized and boarding patients.
• Safely restrain animals for exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Collect and label samples for diagnostic testing.
• Prepare surgical and exam rooms, including sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Observe and report signs of illness, distress, or abnormal behavior.
• Keep exam and treatment areas fully stocked with necessary supplies.
• Assist with medication dispensing and ensure accurate patient records.
• Support technicians in prepping patients for surgery, imaging, and diagnostics.
• Stand, walk, and move throughout the hospital for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Compassionate

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Strong communication

Evening/weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GoodVets in the United States is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our clinical team. You will support doctors and technicians, keep the hospital clean, stocked, and welcoming, and help deliver gold-standard care to pets and their families.

This hands-on role offers growth opportunities in a collaborative, high-performing environment with flexible scheduling and a supportive culture focused on teamwork and compassion.