Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Indianapolis seeks a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their team. The role involves a mix of pet care duties, including medical case management and sample collection, within a supportive, team-oriented environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a desire to continuously learn and advance their careers. The clinic offers competitive benefits and a culture focused on excellence in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision)

401k & 401K matching program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests, anesthesia monitoring are a bonus.
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Surgical preparation and assistance, anesthetic management.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Sample Collection

Anesthesia Monitoring

Education

Minimum 1-year experience as Veterinary Assistant

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[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.

To learn more about us, clickhere!

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 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:

• 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 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.

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

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