Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

What you’ll be doing:

As part of our veterinary team, you’ll play an important role in delivering high-quality care to our patients and support to our clients. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Safely and compassionately handling and restraining pets during exams and procedures
• Triaging incoming patients and assisting with patient flow
• Collecting and processing laboratory samples and assisting with diagnostic testing
• Taking and assisting with radiographs (x-rays) and other diagnostic imaging
• Providing nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients with a range of conditions and stability levels
• Administering medications and treatments as directed
• Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients regarding treatment plans and patient care
• Assisting with surgical preparation, surgical support, and anesthetic monitoring

Qualifications

We’re looking for a motivated Veterinary Assistant who’s ready to grow with a supportive, fast-paced team!

• Prior veterinary experience preferred (1+ year ideal), but we welcome candidates who are eager to learn and build their skills
• Compassionate, calm under pressure, and a true team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Strong communicator with excellent multitasking skills and a positive, can-do attitude
• Comfortable and confident handling and safely restraining pets of all sizes and temperaments
• Hands-on experience with sample collection, obtaining medical histories, and assisting with laboratory testing and radiographs
• Surgical and anesthesia experience is a strong plus, but not required—we’re happy to train the right candidate!
• Self-motivated and eager to continue expanding knowledge and advancing clinical skills

We’re looking for someone who enjoys both the medical and hands-on aspects of veterinary care and wants to be part of a team that supports learning, growth, and high-quality patient care.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $18-$21 based on experience

Job Type: Full-Time

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 background check.

*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/.