Veterinary Assistant

Big Creek Veterinary Hospital; Ohio; On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

CE allowance

Pet care discounts

PTO, holidays, and leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Big Creek Veterinary Hospital in Concord, OH is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support exams, surgeries, and daily care. The role emphasizes compassionate patient handling, accurate lab work, and teamwork with doctors, technicians, and front desk staff.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in a veterinary setting, is organized and dependable, communicates clearly with clients, and can assist with restraint, lab testing, and procedure prep.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary setting.
• Experience with patient restraint, lab testing, and procedure prep.
• Clear, kind communication with clients and teammates.
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Smooth exams and treatments, with our doctors and technicians supported every step of the way.
• Safe, calm handling for patients during exams and procedures.
• Accurate lab results from blood, fecal, and urine samples.
• Patients prepped for procedures and monitored closely, with any change reported quickly.
• A clean, safe, efficient hospital that’s ready for every appointment.
• A front desk that stays covered on busy days, because you’re willing to jump in.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Patient handling

Job description

Veterinary Assistant | Concord, OH

At Big Creek Veterinary Hospital, we know it takes a village to care for pets and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that holds it all together. We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag.

What You’ll Help Make Possible

• Smooth exams and treatments, with our doctors and technicians supported every step of the way
• Safe, calm handling for patients during exams and procedures
• Accurate lab results from blood, fecal, and urine samples
• Patients prepped for procedures and monitored closely, with any change reported quickly
• A clean, safe, efficient hospital that’s ready for every appointment
• A front desk that stays covered on busy days, because you’re willing to jump in

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary setting

Preferred

• Experience with patient restraint, lab testing, and procedure prep
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Clear, kind communication with clients and teammates

Schedule

• Full Time
• 9-hour shifts
• Rotating weekends
• No holiday shifts required

Compensation

Compensation for this role ranges from $15.00 to $16.00 per hour, based on experience and role alignment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous CE allowance plus paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match