Veterinary Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners; Wheelersburg (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to $500 based on experience

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Wheelersburg Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients. This role offers exposure to patient care, client service, and outpatient procedures, with opportunities to develop a well-rounded skillset.

We are looking for dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask efficiently, and communicate professionally. Full-time with competitive compensation and benefits is available.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant or related experience preferred
• Proficiency in handling dogs and cats of varying sizes
• Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles
• Experience collecting patient histories and vital signs preferred
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records and documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Professional communication with clients and team members
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, and treatment workflows
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Maintaining clean, organized exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Skills

Safe animal handling

Veterinary terminology

Patient histories

Medical records

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Client communication

Team collaboration

Dependable attendance

Job description

Wheelersburg Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to continue utilizing and developing a well-rounded skillset across patient care, client service, and outpatient procedures. We are seeking dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask efficiently, anticipate team needs, communicate professionally, and take pride in delivering exceptional support throughout every stage of the patient visit.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, and treatment workflows
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $ 16-18 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a 4-10s schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday, with rotating Saturdays .

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+years of experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role preferred
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
  • Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles
  • Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs preferred
  • Ability to maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
  • Dependable attendance and strong work ethic

Why choose us?

Wheelersburg Animal Hospital is a five-doctor, small animal practice located in southern Ohio, near the Kentucky border. We’ve proudly served Wheelersburg, OH, and the surrounding areas of Portsmouth, Ironton, and Greenup, KY, for years. Our DVM team has nearly 65 years of combined experience and we have a talented support team, including an RVT. From wellness exams and vaccines to advanced diagnostics, internal medicine, and complex surgical procedures, dogs and cats receive high quality care at our hospital. To learn more, please visit our website.

Pay Range

$16 - $18 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Enter manually

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

LinkedIn Profile

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship? * Select...

Are you currently, or have you previously been, employed by Western Veterinary Partners or affiliates? * Select...

By selecting YES, I consent to receive recruiting SMS messages at the phone number provided on my job application. * Select...

Note: Selecting “no” will not eliminate you from consideration for this role.

Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile phone service plan. At any time you can get more help by replying HELP to these texts, or you can opt out completely by replying STOP.

Which best describes your hands-on experience performing veterinary assistant duties in a clinical setting? * Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification

As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify demographic information for compliance and reporting purposes. Completion of this form is entirely voluntary and refusal to provide this information will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

Any information provided will be kept confidential and maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This information will not be used in making hiring decisions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.