Veterinary Assistant - Kessen Veterinary Clinis

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners; Delphos (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Kessen Veterinary Hospital in Delphos, Ohio is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in a busy practice. The role includes animal handling, patient care, sample collection, surgical support, and front-desk duties.

Candidates should have 1-2 years in veterinary medicine, a high school diploma, strong communication, and the ability to lift 40 lbs. The team values compassion, reliability, and teamwork in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in veterinary medicine.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint.
• Knowledge of commonly used veterinary terminology.
• Knowledge of basic tools and equipment.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Able to multi-task efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with daily tasks including animal handling, restraint, patient care, sample collection, surgery support, and hospital maintenance.
• Provide front-desk support by managing phone calls, appointments, and customer service.

Skills

Experience in veterinary medicine

Animal handling & restraint

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Lift 40 lbs

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Veterinary tools & equipment knowledge

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Kessen Veterinary Hospital, Delphos, Ohio

Job Overview

Kessen Veterinary Hospital is actively seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join our high‑volume practice. The ideal candidate will be confident in assisting the technicians and veterinarians with daily tasks such as animal handling, restraint, patient care, sample collection, surgical support, and hospital maintenance, while being a supportive and positive team member with a compassionate and friendly attitude. This position will also involve front‑desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, providing customer service, check‑in/check‑out, and basic front‑desk responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with daily tasks such as animal handling, restraint, patient care, sample collection, surgery support, and hospital maintenance. Provide front‑desk support by managing phone calls, appointments, and customer service.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in veterinary medicine
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
• Knowledge of commonly used veterinary terminology
• Knowledge of basic tools and equipment
• Knowledge of basic procedures
• Ability to use allotted time effectively to accomplish daily tasks
• Compassionate toward clients and their pets
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Able to lift 40 lbs without assistance
• Able to multi‑task efficiently and effectively