Veterinary Assistant - Dells Animal Hospital

Dellsanimalhospital; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Job summary

Dells Animal Hospital in Wisconsin Dells is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to enhance the care provided to pets. In this role, you'll assist veterinarians with examinations, administer medications, and ensure a clean, welcoming environment for clients and their pets.

Join a supportive team that values professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. You'll thrive in a vibrant environment focused on delivering the Ultimate Care Experience to pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years Veterinary Hospital experience.
• Ability to perform physical exams and triage patients.
• Experience in administering medication and performing laboratory tests.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care for all patients.
• Assist in administrative work and client communication.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital and equipment.

Skills

Veterinary Hospital experience

Compassionate care

Client communication

Tools

EKG

Syringe pump

Anesthetic monitors

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Dells Animal Hospital

PetVet Care Centers' Dells 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.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports 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.

Dells Animal Hospital has built something genuinely special in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin — a practice where clients stay for 30 years, not because it’s convenient, but because the team has earned their trust again and again through exceptional, compassionate care delivered with a personal touch. Open Monday through Saturday, the hospital offers a comprehensive range of services from routine wellness and vaccinations to dental care, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, internal medicine, geriatric care, urgent care, boarding, and grooming — everything a pet could need across every stage of life.

Why Join Us?

• We are a well‑established, high‑volume hospital with a large and loyal client base, offering a dynamic environment and consistent hands‑on experience.

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)

• 1 or more years Veterinary Hospital experience

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Certification is a plus!

Schedule

• Full time (35 to 40 hours/week)
• Some days until 7PM, rotate Saturdays 8AM to 12PM, always 7:45AM start time.

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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Why Consider Our Wisconsin Dells Hospital?

At Dells Animal Hospital, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on ‘best in practice’ veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Dells Animal Hospital, where you’ll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.