Veterinary Assistant — Hands-On Care & Growth

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Centreville; Indianapolis (IN); In loco; USD 22.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

30th Street Animal Hospital in East Indianapolis is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and staff in delivering compassionate care. You will assist during examinations, handle animals safely, prepare exam rooms, perform basic labs, and communicate with pet owners while maintaining medical records and hospital operations.

Full-time schedule Monday–Friday with potential Saturday rotation; benefits include health/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k), and

Competenze

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know‑how in disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Mansioni

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow‑up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
• Greet clients and their pets, complete the appointment sign‑in process, confirm appointment details, and escort clients to exam rooms
• Ensure accurate service and product sales accounting, handle payments, process credit/debit cards, and schedule future appointments
• Answer client calls for appointments, hospital inquiries, medication refills, and other requests. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow‑ups.

Conoscenze

Animal care

Vet assisting

Safety handling

Strumenti

Disinfection techniques

Medication administration

Diagnostic equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

30th Street Animal Hospital in East Indianapolis is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and staff in delivering compassionate care. You will assist during examinations, handle animals safely, prepare exam rooms, perform basic labs, and communicate with pet owners while maintaining medical records and hospital operations.

Full-time schedule Monday–Friday with potential Saturday rotation; benefits include health/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k), and