Veterinary Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to $500

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Pet discount

Part-time benefits (limited)

Job summary

Shelby Street Animal Clinic is a well-established small animal practice in Indianapolis, IN, seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows. This full-time role offers a 4 x 10 schedule with no weekends and a competitive hourly pay with benefits.

Join a team that values patient care, professional communication, and ongoing growth opportunities at Western Veterinary Partners.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Training is considered for the right candidate.
• Proficiency in client communication, medical history taking, and accurate medical records.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Provide safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care.
• Monitor anesthesia and support patient recovery as directed by the team.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Build positive client relationships through education and attentive service.

Skills

Client communication

Medical history taking

Medical records

Phlebotomy & SQ injections

Radiograph restraint

Job description

Shelby Street Animal Clinic 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, skilled assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to fully utilize a well-rounded clinical skillset across surgical support, outpatient care, and exam room workflows. 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.

Training is considered for the right candidate — what matters most is a strong foundation, a genuine passion for patient care, and the drive to grow.

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

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Monitoring anesthesia and supporting patient recovery as directed by the veterinary team
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

Schedule And Compensation

• Compensation: $15 - 18 per hour, for each hour worked
• Schedule: This is a full-time position, with a 4 x 10 schedule and availability needed Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. NO WEEKENDS!

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
• Personal pet discount
• Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum Qualifications And Skill Set

• 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience is preferred
  • Training is considered for the right candidate
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Client communication & education
  • Ability to take a detailed medical history
  • Accurate medical record keeping
  • Phlebotomy & SQ injection administration
  • Restraint and positioning patients for radiographs
• Skills we're willing to teach & develop:
  • Surgical assisting & set up
  • Anesthesia and sedation monitoring
  • Dental prophylaxis

Why join Shelby Street Animal Clinic?

Shelby Street Animal Clinic is a well-established small animal practice located in Indianapolis, IN, dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized veterinary care to the pets and families of our community. Our experienced 2-doctor team offers a comprehensive range of services — including preventive care, advanced diagnostics, soft tissue surgery, dental care, and tailored treatment plans — all within a warm, welcoming environment where pets feel at ease and owners feel confident in our care.

We pride ourselves on being more than just a veterinary facility. We're a community — one built on trust, skilled medicine, and genuine relationships with the clients and patients we serve. With a consistent Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday schedule and no weekend or on-call requirements, Shelby Street offers a rare combination of meaningful clinical work and true work-life balance in the heart of Indianapolis.

If you're an experienced assistant ready to contribute to a team that takes both medicine and culture seriously, we'd love to hear from you.

Western Veterinary Partners 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. Western Veterinary Partners is 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 [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.