Blood Bank and Hospice Veterinary Assistant Level 2

About the role

The Blood Bank and Hospice Level 2 Veterinary Assistant supports both Blood Bank and Hospice Services on the second floor of DoveLewis North. This role assists with patient care, appointments, procedures, and daily department operations while supporting DVMs and certified veterinary technicians as needed. Responsibilities also include maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and readiness of patient care and work areas. A genuine love of and respect for all animals is required, along with an appreciation of the human‑animal bond and the sensitive nature of hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care, appointments, procedures, and daily department operations
• Support DVMs and certified veterinary technicians as needed
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of patient care and work areas
• Demonstrate genuine love and respect for all animals and appreciation of the human‑animal bond and sensitive nature of hospice care

Requirements

• 1+ year experience as a veterinary assistant, or a combination of veterinary field experience and current enrollment in an AVMA‑accredited tech program
• Preferred: minimum one year emergency or other specialty small‑animal care experience
• Any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute for the above

Benefits

• Student debt repayment assistance (qualify in your first month)
• Equitable benefits including $0 mental health copays, preventative care, LGBTQIA‑friendly providers, and family options
• Work at a nonprofit teaching hospital advancing emergency and critical care skills
• Opportunity to work alongside a talented team with six specialties under one roof
• Mission‑driven impact: providing the best emergency, critical, and specialty care to patients and making a difference in the animal‑loving community

Pay

Wage $23‑$26 per hour, depending on experience, education, and certifications; eligible for overnight and weekend differential pay for applicable shifts.

Schedule

Eight‑hour shifts, Monday‑Friday.