Veterinary Assistant

Grace Animal Hospital is a four-doctor general practice with an established support staff committed to providing exceptional care for patients ranging from Bernedoodles and Bengals to bunnies. Our hospital offers digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, therapeutic laser treatments, and a beautiful clinical environment. We’ve built a supportive team where learning, laughter, and camaraderie are part of every day.

About the role

We’re looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a full-time, four-day workweek position with no weekends, on-call shifts, or holiday hours.

Why our Veterinary Assistants love it here

• Enjoy a four-day workweek with regular lunch breaks
• Work no weekends, boarding shifts, on-call shifts, or holiday hours
• Join an experienced four-doctor general practice
• Gain experience with digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, and therapeutic laser treatments
• Receive mentoring and support as you grow your veterinary career
• Learn from teammates who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience
• Work in a supportive environment where you can bring your authentic self
• Celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other meaningful milestones
• Join a team that values empathy, positivity, and mutual support

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and the medical team with patient exams, treatments, and procedures
• Provide compassionate, high-quality care to canine, feline, and small mammal patients
• Safely handle and restrain patients while prioritizing their comfort and well-being
• Obtain thorough patient histories, vitals, and other information to support patient assessments
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed and appropriate to your training and experience
• Assist with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection based on your training and experience
• Collect and process laboratory samples and assist with in-house diagnostic testing
• Assist with digital and dental radiographs
• Support surgical and dental procedures, including patient preparation, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery based on your training and experience
• Support ultrasound and therapeutic laser treatments
• Communicate with clients compassionately and clearly regarding patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient charts
• Keep treatment and exam areas clean, stocked, and organized
• Collaborate with doctors and teammates to maintain an efficient workflow and positive hospital culture

Requirements

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience in a clinical setting
• Strong patient care and animal-handling skills
• Safe and effective patient restraint techniques
• Experience assisting with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Familiarity with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
• Comfort assisting with diagnostic testing, radiology, and laboratory procedures
• Experience with venipuncture and IV catheter placement is a plus
• Excellent client communication and education skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a busy environment
• Time management and organizational skills that help keep the day running smoothly
• A collaborative, team-first mindset and willingness to jump in where needed
• Compassion and empathy for patients, clients, coworkers, and yourself
• A positive attitude, reliability, and genuine passion for veterinary medicine
• Commitment to continued learning, growth, and professional development

Benefits

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Schedule

• 4-day workweek
• No weekends, on-call shifts, or holiday hours