What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Companion Pet Partners?
Why Join Our Team
Parktown Veterinary Clinic is a fun and fast-paced general practice committed to providing exceptional care to our patients. We're dedicated to ensuring both animals and their owners feel comfortable and stress-free, with thoughtful touches like separate waiting rooms for cats and dogs.
As a small but mighty team with three full-time veterinarians, we maintain a dynamic high-volume schedule that includes surgeries, dentals, wellness checks, and more. Our collaborative environment keeps things fast, efficient, and enjoyable while delivering top-tier veterinary care to our community.
What Sets Us Apart
About This Role
Join our veterinary hospital as a full-time Veterinary Assistant and become a teammate of our animal healthcare team! This position offers the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful difference in animals' lives while building a strong foundation in veterinary medicine. If you have a genuine love for animals and a desire to grow in the veterinary field, we'd love to welcome you to our team!
What Success Looks Like
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Parktown Veterinary Clinic is a fun and fast-paced general practice committed to providing exceptional care to our patients. We're dedicated to ensuring both animals and their owners feel comfortable and stress-free, with thoughtful touches like separate waiting rooms for cats and dogs.
As a small but mighty team with three full-time veterinarians, we maintain a dynamic high-volume schedule that includes surgeries, dentals, wellness checks, and more. Our collaborative environment keeps things fast, efficient, and enjoyable while delivering top-tier veterinary care to our community.
What Sets Us Apart
- Fast-Paced Environment: High-volume practice balancing efficiency with exceptional care
- Thoughtful Design: Separate waiting areas for cats and dogs to reduce patient stress
- Collaborative Team: Close-knit group of professionals working together for optimal outcomes
- Mentorship Focused: Strong emphasis on professional development and learning
- Positive Culture: Work hard and have fun alongside passionate, experienced colleagues
About This Role
Join our veterinary hospital as a full-time Veterinary Assistant and become a teammate of our animal healthcare team! This position offers the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful difference in animals' lives while building a strong foundation in veterinary medicine. If you have a genuine love for animals and a desire to grow in the veterinary field, we'd love to welcome you to our team!
What Success Looks Like
- Compassionate Care Provider: Handle, restrain, comfort, and reassure animals of all temperaments.
- Medical Support Expert: Assist with treatments, diagnostics, and surgeries; monitor patients; maintain records.
- Hospital Caretaker: Maintain cleanliness, organize facilities, and ensure a sanitary environment.
- Communication Liaison: Relay patient updates and ensure care continuity among the team.
- Client Educator: Communicate care plans, instruct home treatment to clients, and guide medication use.
- Strong animal handling skills with the ability to safely restrain patients of all temperaments for examinations and procedures
- Knowledge of diagnostic imaging positioning and laboratory diagnostics
- Proficiency with venipuncture including IV catheter placement and blood draws
- Experienced with medication administration (PO, SQ, IM, and IV) and vaccine administration
- Knowledge of prescription medications to effectively instruct clients with home care instructions
- Excellent attention to detail in monitoring patients and maintaining medical records
- Effective communication skills with team members and clients
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- At least two years of experience in an animal hospital completing the details listed above
- Anesthesia experience is preferred but not required
- Proficient computer skills for maintaining electronic medical records
- Associate degree in veterinary technology or continuing education in veterinary science a plus
- Competitive Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401k with company match
- Growth Opportunities: Continuing education and professional development support
- Work-Life Balance: PTO and mental health assistance
- Perks: Employee discounts on services, a scrub allowance, and a referral program
- A Welcoming Team: We’re a hard-working and collaborative team where your voice matters!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $26 - $28