Experienced Veterinary Assistant
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
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.
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/.