Compassionate Veterinary Assistant with Flexible Hours

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible schedules

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Animal and Avian Medical Center in Brunswick, OH is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily patient care. You will monitor hospitalized pets, assist with exams, prep for surgery, and educate clients.

The role offers weekend work as needed, opportunities to handle a variety of species, and a collaborative team focused on compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for dogs, cats, birds, poultry, and small mammals.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and equipment up to 25 pounds; assist with heavier lifts.
• Basic math and medication dosage calculations.
• Strong communication skills for client and team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and educate clients regarding procedures.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures.
• Take samples and perform in-house laboratory work.
• Develop radiographs following safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restraint during exams.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and anesthesia under supervision.
• Keep treatment and lab areas clean and restock supplies.
• Demonstrate warmth and professionalism with clients and patients.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Animal and Avian Medical Center in Brunswick, OH is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily patient care. You will monitor hospitalized pets, assist with exams, prep for surgery, and educate clients.

The role offers weekend work as needed, opportunities to handle a variety of species, and a collaborative team focused on compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for dogs, cats, birds, poultry, and small mammals.