Veterinary Assistant — Fast-Paced, Skill-Building Role

Coventry Animal; Coventry (RI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k retirement options

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet care discounts

Teladoc access

Educational assistance

Job summary

Coventry Animal Hospital in Coventry, RI is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced, full-service team. You will assist in surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, and complex cases while learning from experienced clinicians. The hospital emphasizes education and professional growth within a supportive culture.

The position offers competitive hourly pay and full benefits, with opportunities to expand clinical skills through internal specialty consultations and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1 year veterinary clinic experience is required or preferred.
• Comfortable collecting patient histories and discussing vaccines with clients.
• Proficient with blood draws and basic nursing tasks.
• Able to restrain patients and assist during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care as part of the medical team.
• Support veterinarians and technicians to ensure smooth workflow.
• Assist with scheduling, payments, and client communications.
• Maintain a safe and clean hospital environment.

Skills

1 year veterinary experience

Patient care

Blood draws

Client communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Coventry Animal Hospital in Coventry, RI is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced, full-service team. You will assist in surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, and complex cases while learning from experienced clinicians. The hospital emphasizes education and professional growth within a supportive culture.

The position offers competitive hourly pay and full benefits, with opportunities to expand clinical skills through internal specialty consultations and cross-disciplinary collaboration.