Veterinary Assistant

About the role

Join our team at Animal Hospital Randolph and empower yourself to provide exceptional care for animals. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will work alongside veterinarians to deliver compassionate nursing care, educate clients, and ensure superior patient service. Thrive in an environment that encourages education, growth, and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients using technical skills such as diagnostic sample collection, catheter placement, venipuncture, radiography, dental radiology, and prophylactic cleanings.
• Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care during preventative, injury, and illness visits.
• Advocate for patients and educate clients on best care practices.
• Obtain and accurately document health history from clients in the electronic medical record.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
• Continuously advance your knowledge and skill set.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience is ideal, but we are happy to train candidates who are willing to learn quickly and retain information.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members.
• Proficient time management, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Enthusiastic team player with a patient, positive, and professional attitude.
• Ability to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds and work on your feet for most of the day.
• Ability to adjust to environmental changes and handle stress calmly.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs due to the high level of quality medicine provided.

Benefits

• Complimentary Short Term Disability and Life Insurance ($25,000), with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family.
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace).
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment.
• Medical Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options.
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options.
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance, including a 100% paid premium option for team members.
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options.
• Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee).
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care.
• Paid time off, inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation days.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• DailyPay on Demand.

About Us

We offer state-of-the-art veterinary medicine and surgical care, as well as boarding for dogs and cats. Our loving, local staff treats every pet as if they were their own. We provide 30-minute appointments with a fear-free approach to ensure the comfort of each patient. Your pet’s health and well-being are our highest priorities, and we strive to preserve and strengthen the bond you share with your companion through modern veterinary medicine combined with old-fashioned personal care.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital, supporting the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering teams to deliver exceptional patient care.