About this role
Acorn Hill Animal Hospital is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our veterinary care team. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous veterinary, animal care, kennel, shelter, or related experience who enjoys working with animals and wants to grow their skills in a busy veterinary hospital environment. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting our veterinarians and veterinary technicians while providing compassionate, hands-on care to our canine and feline patients. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling animals, works well in a fast-paced environment, communicates effectively, and takes pride in providing excellent patient and client care. Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with examinations, treatments, procedures, and patient care Safely restrain and handle dogs, cats, and other veterinary patients Prepare examination rooms, treatment areas, equipment, and supplies Assist with patient intake, discharge, and routine patient care Monitor hospitalized and recovering patients and promptly report changes or concerns to the veterinary team Provide compassionate care, comfort, and attention to hospitalized patients Assist with collecting, preparing, and handling laboratory samples as directed Clean and sanitize kennels, examination rooms, treatment areas, equipment, and other hospital spaces Maintain clean, organized, and safe patient-care areas Stock supplies and assist with inventory management Maintain accurate patient records and follow hospital protocols and safety procedures Communicate professionally and courteously with clients, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other team members Support the overall workflow and daily operations of the veterinary hospital Perform additional duties as assigned