Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Care & Career Growth

Gentle Care Animal Hospital; Lawrence (KS); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Em

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance (ap​pl​

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program for most posi

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Résumé du poste

Gentle Care Animal Hospital in Lawrence, KS is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. You will work closely with veterinarians and technicians to provide outstanding patient care and keep daily hospital operations running smoothly.

This role involves restraining anxious pets, triaging clients, assisting with diagnostics, radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, and after-hours support. We value teamwork, communication, and a commitment to safety for every patient and family.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Compassionate care

Team player

Communication skills

Multitasking

Description du poste

Gentle Care Animal Hospital in Lawrence, KS is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. You will work closely with veterinarians and technicians to provide outstanding patient care and keep daily hospital operations running smoothly.

This role involves restraining anxious pets, triaging clients, assisting with diagnostics, radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, and after-hours support. We value teamwork, communication, and a commitment to safety for every patient and family.