Veterinary Assistant

Fineanimalhospital; United States; On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends and career development resources

Grant Circle relief fund

Job summary

Fine Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians by providing compassionate care to animals. Responsibilities include triaging patients, administering medications, and maintaining hospital cleanliness. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in a veterinary setting. The position is full-time with a pay range of $18 - $22 USD, alongside benefits like medical insurance and paid parental leave. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively and prioritize patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a veterinary clinic or boarding facility preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Triage patients and perform physical exams.
• Communicate positively with clients and educate them.

Skills

Compassionate care

Triage patients

Veterinary experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience at a veterinary clinic or boarding facility

Job description

Successful qualified candidates are eligible for a $500.00 Sign-on Bonus

PetVet Care Centers' Fine Animal Hospital

is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Position Overview

• The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT’s).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• With experience at a veterinary clinic or boarding facility
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Veterinary experience with holding animals and caring for them while boarding

Schedule

• Full-time, hours open are Monday-Thursday from 8am-6pm and Friday from 8am-5pm
• Will need to work on rotating weekends to come in for boarding animals

Pay Range

$18 — $22 USD

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V