Veterinary Assistant - Dells Animal Hospital

PetVet Care Centers; 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

Emotional well-being support

CE stipends and career development resources

Grant Circle for personal hardship relief

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for their Dells Animal Hospital in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. This full-time position involves supporting veterinarians in daily tasks, providing compassionate care to patients, and maintaining hospital standards. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a veterinary environment. The role includes responsibilities such as animal handling, medical record keeping, and client communication. Benefits include medical insurance, parental leave, and career development resources.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of Veterinary Hospital experience.
• Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks.
• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Communicate positively with clients about care.

Skills

Veterinary Hospital experience

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Dells Animal Hospital is offering a Veterinary Assistant position in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

Position Overview

Support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks: cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients; preparing and sanitizing surgery suites; restraining and handling patients; clerical and administrative work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, record weight and vital signs.
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, administer medication under direction.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medication administration or patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment: EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain controlled drug documentation.
• Feed patients as prescribed, record appetites, report unusual conditions.
• Communicate positively with clients, ensuring comfort with departure.
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans.
• Maintain cleanliness of hospital: equipment, kennels, facilities; ensure safe chemical use; complete laundry.
• Bath and care for overnight patients; groom before release.
• Adhere to safety and wellness regulations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence required.
• Promote hospital products and services.
• Respond promptly to directions from DVM or LVT.
• Perform other duties assigned by Manager; may include specialty areas such as dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine.

Qualifications (Required)

• 1 or more years of 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; start time 7:45AM.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster).
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
• Team Member Pet Discounts.
• Emotional well-being support — 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.

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