Veterinary Assistant — Compassionate Care & Surgery Support

Davis Pet Hospital; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Pet Hospital in Collinsville, Illinois, is a full‑service veterinary hospital offering wellness care, surgery, internal medicine, hospitalization, and dental care. The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with patient care, monitors hospitalized pets, and assists with surgeries.

You will educate clients, prepare prescriptions, perform routine in‑house laboratory work, and help maintain inventory and the facility.

Qualifications

• Weekend work as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; assist with heavier lifting.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in veterinary medicine and surgery.
• Take histories, monitor vital signs and weights during outpatient exams and educate clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures.
• Obtain blood, urine, stool samples and perform in-house lab tests.
• Take, develop and maintain radiographs following safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, vaccines, and anesthesia per veterinarian instruction.
• Clean and restock exam rooms and assist with inventory control.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism with clients and patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and team members about patient plans and concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Davis Pet Hospital in Collinsville, Illinois, is a full‑service veterinary hospital offering wellness care, surgery, internal medicine, hospitalization, and dental care. The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with patient care, monitors hospitalized pets, and assists with surgeries.

You will educate clients, prepare prescriptions, perform routine in‑house laboratory work, and help maintain inventory and the facility.