Veterinary Assistant

Allianceanimal; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care seeks a passionate Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on providing exceptional patient care and client experiences, with opportunities for continuous learning and skill development. You will be involved in various responsibilities, including patient triage, sample collection, and surgical assistance. The clinic prides itself on teamwork and a supportive environment, ensuring that every staff member can grow and thrive in their role. If you are a compassionate individual eager to make a difference in animal care, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience preferred as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Strong communicator and team player with multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Management and nursing care of medical cases.

Skills

Pet Restraint

Triage Incoming Patients

Sample Collection

Anesthesia Monitoring

Effective Communication

Education

Veterinary Assistant Experience

Job 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[1]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.

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

• An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith 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, andanesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• 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
• 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 to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.