Veterinary Assistant - Full Time

Humane Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Humane Fort Wayne is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support surgery, wellness services, and shelter animal health. You will assist veterinarians, manage patient records, and help ensure safe, compassionate care from intake to discharge.

We require a high school diploma (associates preferred) and the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in varied temperatures. This is a full-time, on-site role with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree preferred but not required.
• Experience in veterinary settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and communicate concerns to the veterinarian.
• Provide hands-on medical care throughout surgical and wellness procedures.
• Assist veterinarians during surgery and wellness exams.
• Maintain drug logs, databases, and accurate patient records.
• Administer vaccines, tests, medications, and treatments.
• Maintain clean, sterile workspaces and appropriate medical inventory.
• Monitor overall health of shelter and foster animals.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure adoption-ready animals are fully vaccinated, sterilized, and microchipped.

Skills

Triage

Surgical assistance

Record keeping

Vaccinations

Wellness care

Animal welfare

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree (preferred)

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

Join Our Medical Team as a Veterinary Assistant at Humane Fort Wayne!

Are you passionate about animal health, skilled in veterinary care, and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization? This role is a cornerstone of our clinical operations—supporting surgical and wellness services, shelter animal health, and providing compassionate patient care from intake to discharge. As a key team member, you will help ensure every animal we treat receives safe, appropriate, and quality care.

What You’ll Do :

Surgery & Wellness Care

• Triage patients and communicate concerns to the veterinarian
• Provide hands-on medical care throughout surgical & wellness procedures
• Assist veterinarians during surgery and wellness exams
• Maintain drug logs, databases, and accurate patient records
• Administer vaccines, tests, medications, and treatments
• Maintain clean, sterile workspaces and appropriate medical inventory

Shelter Medicine & Animal Wellness

• Monitor overall health of shelter & foster animals
• Administer appropriate treatments and medical care
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Maintain a safe, healthy, properly supplied shelter environment
• Ensure adoption-ready animals are fully vaccinated, sterilized, and microchipped
• Stay informed on current animal welfare practices

What You Bring

Education & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree (preferred but not required)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for 8+ hours
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs
• Good fine motor skills, vision, hearing, balance, and mobility
• Ability to kneel, bend, climb, and navigate tight spaces
• Ability to work in varying environmental temperatures

Emotional & Mental Strength

We know this work is deeply meaningful—and sometimes emotionally difficult:

• Ability to stay calm under stress
• Ability to respond quickly to medical situations (with training)
• Ability to process information and make informed decisions
• Resilience when coping with loss, medical complications, or euthanasia
• Capacity to lead, delegate, and support others
• Ability to ask for help and work as part of a team