Veterinary Assistant (Experienced) - Growth & CE Benefits

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Bereavement Program

Job summary

Priority Pet Urgent Care in Ankeny, IA invites a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our new state-of-the-art facility opening in late December 2026. You will assist in triage, restraint, lab sample collection, diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring while delivering compassionate client service.

Evening and weekend shifts are required; growth through hands-on and virtual training is provided, with opportunities to advance as the hospital expands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience is required.
• Ability to properly restrain pets during procedures.
• Evening and weekend shift availability.
• Compassionate and calm team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals and assist with triage of incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples, perform radiographs.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administer medications and assist with anesthesia management.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Animal restraint

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Radiography

Lab equipment

Job description

Priority Pet Urgent Care in Ankeny, IA invites a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our new state-of-the-art facility opening in late December 2026. You will assist in triage, restraint, lab sample collection, diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring while delivering compassionate client service.

Evening and weekend shifts are required; growth through hands-on and virtual training is provided, with opportunities to advance as the hospital expands.