Veterinary Assistant - Hands-On Pet Care & Growth

Animal-Hospital-of-Avon; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Avon in Avon, IN, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support daily patient care and client education. Responsibilities include triage, restraint, sample collection, lab work, radiographs, and assisting with anesthesia under supervision.

We value compassionate team players who can communicate clearly with clients and staff. Benefits include paid time off, education allowances, and referral bonuses, with opportunities for hands-on training and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker and strong communicator.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing lab tests and radiographs; anesthesia monitoring a bonus.
• Self-starter with desire to continue to advance knowledge and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples; lab work.
• Diagnostic imaging and radiographs; anesthesia management support.
• Nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases; coordination with clients on treatment plans.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant experience

Compassionate

Calm under pressure

Team player

Strong communicator

Pet restraint

Sample collection

Medical history taking

Laboratory testing

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Self-motivation

Job description

Animal Hospital of Avon in Avon, IN, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support daily patient care and client education. Responsibilities include triage, restraint, sample collection, lab work, radiographs, and assisting with anesthesia under supervision.

We value compassionate team players who can communicate clearly with clients and staff. Benefits include paid time off, education allowances, and referral bonuses, with opportunities for hands-on training and professional growth.