Veterinary Assistant - Growth, Training & Patient Care

Lake City Animal Health & Wellness Ctr; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

HSA

FSA

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bereavement pay

Parental leave

Career development

Referral bonus

Job summary

Lake City Animal Health and Wellness Center in Warsaw, IN is seeking a Veterinary Assistant with at least 1 year of experience. You will assist with restraint, triage, sample collection, lab work, radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, and client communication.

The role offers growth through hands-on and virtual training, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career development. Evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Veterinary Assistant (minimum 1 year preferred).
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker and strong communicator.
• Proficient in sample collection, medical histories, lab tests and radiographs (anesthesia monitoring a bonus).

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; manage nursing care of medical/hospitalized cases.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and anesthetic management.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly with clients.
• Prepare for and assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Pet restraint

Sample collection

Medical histories

Radiography

Laboratory analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Lake City Animal Health and Wellness Center in Warsaw, IN is seeking a Veterinary Assistant with at least 1 year of experience. You will assist with restraint, triage, sample collection, lab work, radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, and client communication.

The role offers growth through hands-on and virtual training, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career development. Evening and weekend shifts may be required.