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Veterinary Assistant

columbiacityvet
Columbia, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2026 CLOSED ON 5/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at columbiacityvet?

Vet Assistant Wanted 🐾 (aka your dream job if you love animals)

Are you obsessed with animals and actually enjoy talking to people about how to care for them? Same. We’re looking for a chill, reliable, high-energy Veterinary Assistant to join our squad and help us keep pets happy and healthy.

✨ What you’ll be doing (aka your daily vibe):

  • Chatting with pet parents and breaking things down in a way that actually makes sense
  • Helping vets and techs with treatments, meds, and patient care
  • Keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes (clean, stocked, organized = elite)
  • Giving pets all the love (and maybe a few treats šŸ‘€)
  • Jumping in wherever needed—teamwork is everything here

🐶 Bonus points if you can also:

  • Help restrain pets safely during exams (yes, even the dramatic ones)
  • Assist with lab work (blood, samples, etc.)
  • Prep exam rooms surgical areas
  • Handle basic grooming tasks like nail trims
  • Keep records accurate and up to date
  • Comfort nervous pets and their humans

šŸ’… What we’re looking for:

  • You genuinely care about animals (like… a lot)
  • You’re good with people and not awkward explaining things
  • Positive attitude only—no drama
  • Vet clinic experience = at least a minimum of 1 year experienceĀ 
  • You can keep up in a fast-paced environment without losing it
  • Team player energy (no lone wolves here)

šŸ’ø What you get:

  • Competitive pay benefits (starting day one of employment)Ā 
  • Be able to work in a fear free clinic - let's make everyone feel comfortableĀ 
  • A team that actually has your back no dramaĀ 
  • Growth opportunities if you wanna level up in vet med
  • A fun workplace with lots of cute patients (best perk, honestly)

If working with animals all day sounds like your kind of thing, don’t overthink it—apply now 🐾

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