Veterinary Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal restraint, triage, and patient care
• Collect lab samples and support diagnostic imaging
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients
• Administer medications and assist in surgery and anesthesia
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners
• This role can be messy and physically demanding-you'll encounter odors, noise, and potential exposure to bites, scratches, and contagious conditions. But it's also incredibly rewarding work for the right person.
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• Whether you're building your skills or advancing your career, we offer hands-on training, virtual learning, and ongoing development opportunities.
• We're looking for:
• Reliable, positive team player with a strong work ethic
• Punctual and ready to jump into a fast-paced day
• At least 1 year of veterinary experience required
• Strong communication skills with a focus on excellent client service
• Ability to accurately interpret medical records and capture patient history
• Working knowledge of preventative care, surgery support, and hospital flow
• Confident, low-stress animal handling and restraint skills
• Experience collecting and processing lab samples (blood, urine, fecal, skin)
• Comfortable assisting with radiographs
• Self-motivated and eager to keep learning and growing
• Open to feedback and committed to team efficiency
• This position requires some Receptionist shifts.
• *Starting pay at $15/hr, will increase with experience level
• 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/ .
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Veterinary Assistant - Make a Difference Every Day Job duties include, but are not limited to: Join a compassionate, fast-paced team where your work directly improves the lives of animals and their families. As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a hands-on role in patient care from intake to recovery.

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