Veterinary Assistant: Grow Your Surgical & Diagnostic Skills

Coventry Animal Hospital; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Life and disability

Teladoc access

Employee discounts

Job summary

Coventry Animal Hospital in Coventry, RI is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a fast-paced, full-time team. You will support doctors with patient care, blood draws, restraint, and medication administration while expanding your surgical skills.

Schedule is Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, 35–40 hours per week, with a comprehensive benefits package. Training and growth opportunities are provided within a supportive network.

Qualifications

• 1 year of veterinary clinic experience preferred.
• Comfortable taking patient histories and discussing vaccines.
• Proficient with blood draws and medication administration.
• Skilled in restraint and handling of patients of all sizes.
• Interest in surgical training and expanding clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care as part of the medical team.
• Be the go-to support for the clinical staff to ensure smooth workflow.
• Create a positive client experience with scheduling, payments and communications.
• Maintain a safe and clean hospital environment and equipment.

Skills

History taking

Vaccinations knowledge

Blood draws

Patient restraint

Administer medications

Surgical training interest

Team player

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-time team. You will support doctors with patient care, blood draws, restraint, and medication administration while expanding your surgical skills.

Schedule is Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, 35–40 hours per week, with a comprehensive benefits package. Training and growth opportunities are provided within a supportive network.