About this role
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.
What You’ll Do
Assist with animal restraint, triage, and patient careCollect lab samples and support diagnostic imagingProvide nursing care for hospitalized patientsAdminister medications and assist in surgery and anesthesiaCommunicate clearly and compassionately with pet ownersWhat to Expect
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.
Grow With Us
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 ethicPunctual and ready to jump into a fast-paced dayAt least 1 year of veterinary experience requiredStrong communication skills with a focus on excellent client serviceAbility to accurately interpret medical records and capture patient historyWorking knowledge of preventative care, surgery support, and hospital flowConfident, low-stress animal handling and restraint skillsExperience collecting and processing lab samples (blood, urine, fecal, skin)Comfortable assisting with radiographsSelf-motivated and eager to keep learning and growingOpen to feedback and committed to team efficiency* This position requires some Receptionist shifts.
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/.
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