Compassionate Veterinary Care Assistant

NVA General Practice; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a veterinary assistant to support a busy veterinary team. The role involves helping with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, maintaining supplies, restraining animals during procedures, and assisting with diagnostics under veterinary supervision.

Applicants should be 18+, willing to multitask, enjoy working with animals, and able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Enjoy working with animals and handle stressed or painful animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and assist after surgery.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Assist with routine diagnostics (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Sterilize/sanitize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Clean/disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Feed/bathe animals.
• Answer phones and provide customer service.
• Assist clients with their pets.

Skills

Animal care

Multitasking

Team player

Customer service

Communication

Job description

NVA General Practice in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a veterinary assistant to support a busy veterinary team. The role involves helping with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, maintaining supplies, restraining animals during procedures, and assisting with diagnostics under veterinary supervision.

Applicants should be 18+, willing to multitask, enjoy working with animals, and able to lift up to 40 lbs.