Full-Time Veterinary Assistant

About the role

This is an immediate opening for a full‑time veterinary assistant position. The role supports day‑to‑day clinic operations, working with veterinarians and clients to provide patient care and administrative support.

Schedule

Working hours: Monday 8 am‑6 pm, Tuesday 8 am‑6 pm, Wednesday 8 am‑2 pm, Thursday 10 am‑8 pm, Friday 8 am‑6 pm, Saturday 8 am‑1 pm (every other Saturday), Sunday closed. Hours range between 30‑40 hours per week with at least one weekday off day; a minimum of two Saturdays per month is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining accurate patient history
• Assisting the doctor on duty during the physical exam
• Aiding in animal restraint
• Educating clients on basic pet care
• Running lab tests as directed by the doctor on duty
• Helping perform radiographs
• Invoicing patient procedures and appointments
• Filling/re‑filling patient prescriptions as directed by the doctor on duty
• Cleaning exam rooms following every exam
• Maintaining steady laundry flow
• Maintaining a clean pharmacy area
• Presenting treatment plans to clients (estimates)
• Checking in and putting away inventory orders

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule
• Preferably veterinary experience
• Minimum of a high school diploma

Skills

• Dependable and punctual
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast‑paced environment
• Capable of standing for extended periods of time
• Capable of lifting at least ~50 lbs safely
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Comfortable handling phone calls, scheduling, and managing multiple tasks at once
• Compassionate and professional demeanor with clients and their pets
• Ability to remain calm and helpful in stressful or emotional situations
• Proficiency with computers and willingness to learn veterinary software systems
• Team‑oriented attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed