Veterinary Assistant

South 31 Veterinary Clinic; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in hands-on patient care, including triaging incoming patients and managing medical cases. The clinic values continuous learning and teamwork, ensuring that each staff member can grow their skills and advance their careers. With a commitment to exceptional patient care and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience preferred as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Proficient in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.

Skills

Pet restraint

Triage incoming patients

Sample collection

Anesthesia monitoring

Effective communication

Education

Veterinary Assistant experience

Job description

Company Description

At South 31 Veterinary Clinic, we don’t just practice veterinary medicine—we live it, breathe it, and pour our hearts into it every single day. Since 1977, we’ve been a pillar in our community, earning our place as a trusted, neighborhood clinic with deep roots and a big heart. We thrive on teamwork, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to providing top-notch care. Here, no one is just a title—we believe in cross-training, skill-building, and creating well-rounded veterinary professionals who can confidently step into any role. While we may be a small clinic, we make a big impact by focusing on what truly matters: exceptional patient care and an outstanding client experience.

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Job Description

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

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year 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, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• 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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• 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 on a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
• Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full-time employment vs part-time.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.