Veterinary Assistant

Hillside Small Animal Hospital; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hillside Small Animal Hospital is a two-doctor, full-service companion animal practice serving Batavia and Cincinnati’s east side suburbs. We emphasize preventive care and comprehensive dentistry, with a strong team culture and clear communication.

The practice seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can multitask, and provides compassionate client and patient care across exams, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel, or related role preferred.
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats of varying sizes.
• Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Maintaining clean, organized exam rooms and procedures spaces

Skills

Safe animal handling

Exam assistance

Vital signs

Client communication

Multitasking

Job description

Hillside Small Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to continue utilizing and developing a well-rounded skillset across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. We are seeking dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask efficiently, anticipate team needs, communicate professionally, and take pride in delivering exceptional support throughout every stage of the patient visit.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $12-14 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a part-time position, with availability needed Monday-Friday, and 2 weekends per month.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel, or related role preferred
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
  • Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
  • Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs preferred
  • Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members

About us:

Hillside Small Animal Hospital is a 2-doctor, full-service companion animal practice serving Batavia and Cincinnati’s east side suburbs. Our hospital focuses exclusively on dogs and cats, combining family-oriented, relationship-based care with modern medical expertise. We are committed to supporting pets through every stage of life, with an emphasis on preventive care, client education, and personalized treatment plans. We also offer comprehensive dentistry care, complete with digital dental radiographs, as well as soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, such as cruciate repair and fracture plating. Our dedicated team—comprised of two veterinarians, four registered technicians, and experienced support staff is known for our clear communication and for delivering “star treatment” compassion to all of our patients.

Pay Range

$12 - $14 USD

Hillside Small Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

Voluntary Self-Identification

As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify demographic information for compliance and reporting purposes. Completion of this form is entirely voluntary and refusal to provide this information will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

Any information provided will be kept confidential and maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This information will not be used in making hiring decisions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.