About this role
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
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
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 ProgramPaid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL EmployeesPaid Bereavement ProgramPaid Parental Leave ProgramCompetitive CompensationContinuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology ProgramCareer Development OpportunitiesReferral 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/.