Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking veterinary practice as a Vet Assistant, where your passion for animal care will shine. In this full-time role, you'll work closely with veterinarians and technicians to provide excellent care for pets. Expect a supportive environment with benefits like medical, dental, and paid time off, along with an employee pet discount. Your responsibilities will include assisting in examinations, performing basic lab tests, and ensuring a clean and safe clinic. If you're enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of animals and their owners, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Pet Discount

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and surgeries.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with pet owners.

Skills

Animal Handling

Medication Administration

Client Communication

Basic Laboratory Tests

Education

Experience in Veterinary Setting

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

30th Street Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our mission to create a better world for animals and the people who love them, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve —medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.

Salary: $15-$18/hr based on experience and skillset.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:50 am -6:00 pm, every other Saturday morning

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries

• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately

• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces

• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples

• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian

• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed

• Maintain accurate medical records

• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits

• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

• Greet clients and their pets, complete the appointment sign-in process, confirm appointment details, and escort clients to exam rooms.

• Ensure accurate service and product sales accounting, handle payments, process credit/debit cards, and schedule future appointments.

• Answer client calls for appointments, hospital inquiries, medication refills, and other requests. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-ups.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.

• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.

• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About 30th Street Animal Hospital

As your pet’s caretaker, you are the single most important person in his or her life. That’s why at30thStreet Animal Hospital, we consider you a vital member of your companion’s health care team. We’d love the opportunity to become your trusted East Indianapolis and Lawrence area vet.