Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal hospital in Des Moines is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a compassion for animals, ensuring high-quality care and customer service. Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, restraining animals, and maintaining a clean environment. This role offers various financial, wellness, and workplace benefits, supporting both professional growth and personal well-being.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition Support Program

Health Insurance

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Free/discounted lab work for pets

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Qualifications

• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
• Restrain animals and prepare medications as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to pet owners.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work in a team

Compassion for animals

Computer literacy

Excellent phone etiquette

Education

High School Degree

Job description

Who we are:

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant! Eastown Animal Hospital is a small animal, general practice that has provided care to patients from Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Runnells, Altoona, and surrounding communities for over 80 years. We have a dedicated team that provides exceptional customer service and care to our patients and clients.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced and team-centered environment
• Willingness and ability to learn and improve from the guidance of others and be able to multi-task
• Reliable attendance
• Compassionate desire for animals and their environment
• Computer Literacy and proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent phone etiquette
• You must be willing to sit, stand, crouch, kneel, be on the floor with animals, and move throughout the day and be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• High School Degree required

Responsibilities:

• Restraining animals, restocking supplies, cleaning, assisting the technicians and Veterinarians
• Assist Veterinarians during examinations and other procedures
• Assist with laboratory procedures, radiographs, and other diagnostic testing
• Providing excellent customer service to pet owners
• Prepare medications, kennels, or other treatments needed for the patient as requested by the technician and Veterinarian
• Weekly schedule includes a 4-day work week with 8.5-hour shifts. No evening, weekend, or on-call shifts.

Financial Benefits:

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits:

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Think you're the veterinary assistant we've been looking for? Let's find you the perfect place in our pack!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Eastown Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.