Veterinary Assistant

Animal Hospital of Avon; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Avon is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support patient care, assist with triage and lab work, and help educate clients on treatment plans. The position offers opportunities for hands-on training and professional growth.

The role involves restraint, sample collection, radiographs, anesthesia monitoring as a bonus, and collaboration with veterinarians and staff to ensure high-quality care for pets and families.

Qualifications

• 1+ years veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker and strong communicator.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs; anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Restrain, triage incoming patients, collect and analyze lab samples; provide nursing care for medical or hospitalized cases.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly to clients.
• Assist in surgical preparation and anesthesia management.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm under pressure

Team player

Multi-tasker

Strong communicator

Pet restraint proficiency

Tools

Radiography

Lab sample handling

Job description

Led by Dr. Sarah Addison, the mission of Animal Hospital of Avon is to provide quality and compassionate medicine emphasizing client education, so they can provide the best care for their patients. The hospital offers wellness and vaccination programs, surgery, dental cleaning, and nutritional counseling.

The veterinarians and staff of Animal Hospital of Avon consistently strive to provide quality and compassionate medicine emphasizing client collaboration and education. Together we will create the best plan that works for your pet and your family.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith a minimum of 1+ years experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, andanesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $16-$23/ hour

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.