Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Background Check

Job summary

Gentle Care Animal Hospital in Lawrence, KS is seeking a friendly Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You’ll work alongside veterinarians to provide excellent patient care and support daily hospital operations.

You’ll safely restrain pets, assist with exams, collect samples, support imaging, and help with surgeries. We value collaboration, compassionate care, and ongoing learning in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, and team-oriented approach to patient care.
• Ability to safely and confidently restrain pets.
• Strong communication skills and multitasking in a busy veterinary setting.
• Willingness to learn and support hospital needs.
• Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely restraining pets during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Triaging incoming patients and communicating important observations to the veterinary team.
• Collecting and analyzing laboratory samples and assisting with diagnostic testing.
• Supporting diagnostic imaging, including preparing and processing radiographs.
• Providing nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying medical needs and stability levels.
• Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team.
• Preparing patients for surgery, assisting with surgical procedures, and supporting anesthesia monitoring.
• Obtaining medical histories and communicating treatment plans and care instructions to clients.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients, clients, and staff.
• Supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Calm demeanor

Team oriented

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

AtGentle Care Animal Hospital, we value laughter, collaboration, and going the extra mile to make sure both pets and their families feel at home. Whether it’s a pet’s first visit, a check-up, or offering compassionate end-of-life care, our team treats each pet like family. From furry friends to feathered companions and scaly reptiles, we have a loyal patient base for those who love working with exotics. With big things on the horizon—new signage and exciting improvements to the practice—we’re focused on continuing to create a positive, lasting impact for our clients and their pets.

We are proud to provide a comprehensive range of veterinary services, from preventive care and wellness exams to internal medicine, surgery, and dental care. We have the latest in equipment and technology to provide exceptional treatment to our patients. In addition to 3 exam rooms and a comfort room, we are equipped with:

• Orthopedic Equipment
• Cold Laser

If you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment and are passionate about making a difference at every stage of a pet’s life, we’d love for you to join us and be part of something truly special.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll work alongside veterinarians and other veterinary team members to provide excellent patient care and help keep daily hospital operations running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely restraining pets during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Triaging incoming patients and communicating important observations to the veterinary team.
• Collecting and analyzing laboratory samples and assisting with diagnostic testing.
• Supporting diagnostic imaging, including preparing and processing radiographs.
• Providing nursing care for hospitalized patients with varying medical needs and stability levels.
• Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team.
• Preparing patients for surgery, assisting with surgical procedures, and supporting anesthesia monitoring.
• Obtaining medical histories and communicating treatment plans and care instructions to clients.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients, clients, and staff.
• Supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

This role involves working around animals that may be anxious or unpredictable, exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, and potential contact with bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• At least one year of veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• A compassionate, calm, and team-oriented approach to patient care.
• The ability to safely and confidently restrain pets.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to multitask in a busy veterinary setting.
• A willingness to learn, take initiative, and support the needs of the hospital.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining patient safety.

Experience with sample collection, obtaining medical histories, laboratory testing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a plus.

Grow Your Veterinary Career With Us

We believe great veterinary care starts with a great team. If you’re eager to learn, passionate about animal health, and ready to contribute to a supportive veterinary environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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.