Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. If you’re confident in your abilities, passionate about patient care, and ready to grow within a supportive environment, we want to hear from you.

About the Role:

As an Experienced Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be a vital part of our medical team, supporting veterinarians and technicians in delivering top-quality care to patients with a wide range of needs. Your day will include a mix of clinical tasks, client communication, and patient handling.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Safely and effectively restraining pets using low-stress techniques

• Triage and intake of incoming patients

• Collecting and processing lab samples (blood, urine, fecal, etc.)

• Assisting with radiographs and diagnostic imaging

• Administering medications and monitoring patients

• Supporting nursing care for hospitalized and medical cases

• Preparing patients and instruments for surgery; assisting in procedures

• Monitoring patients under anesthesia

• Communicating treatment plans and updates to clients with compassion and clarity

• Must be comfortable with exposure to strong odors, loud noises, animal waste, bites, scratches, and potentially contagious conditions

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant (required)

• Confidence in restraint, lab work, and assisting with procedures

• Weekend availability (some shifts)

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Strong multitasking ability and attention to detail

• Familiarity with preventative care, surgical support, and clinic flow

• Bonus: Proficient in lab processing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring

• A team-player mentality and willingness to support wherever needed

• A self-starter attitude with a desire to keep learning and growing

• Receptiveness to constructive feedback and dedication to continuous improvement

Additional Information

Pay Range: $18-$24/hr

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

Compensation: 18 to 24 (USD) (HOURLY)