Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Urgent Care

Dorset Street Animal Hospital; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet discount

401(k) with company match

Referral bonus

Job summary

Dorset Street Animal Hospital in South Burlington, VT is hiring full-time Veterinary Assistants to support veterinarians and care for pets. The role offers a 40-hour workweek, with weekend and evening shifts, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO.

We provide an employee pet discount, 401(k) with company match, and an employee referral bonus. Join our team to help improve lives of pets and their owners across our community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Ability to handle animals safely and with compassion.
• Familiarity with basic veterinary procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Skills

Animal care experience

Client communication

Safe animal handling

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Disinfection procedures

Job description

Dorset Street Animal Hospital in South Burlington, VT is hiring full-time Veterinary Assistants to support veterinarians and care for pets. The role offers a 40-hour workweek, with weekend and evening shifts, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO.

We provide an employee pet discount, 401(k) with company match, and an employee referral bonus. Join our team to help improve lives of pets and their owners across our community.