What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Companion Pet Partners?
Why Join Our Team
Vistancia Animal Hospital is a veterinary practice where care goes beyond checkups and procedures to focus on trust, education, and treating every pet like family. Our team is passionate about empowering pet owners with knowledge, delivering high-quality care in a state-of-the-art facility, and ensuring each patient receives gentle, loving treatment every step of the way.
Our beautiful, modern space is equipped with the latest tools to provide forward-thinking care. With plans to expand into exotic animal care, our multi-DVM general practice continues to grow and evolve while maintaining our deep roots in the Peoria community through active local involvement and commitment to client education.
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.
Vistancia Animal Hospital is a veterinary practice where care goes beyond checkups and procedures to focus on trust, education, and treating every pet like family. Our team is passionate about empowering pet owners with knowledge, delivering high-quality care in a state-of-the-art facility, and ensuring each patient receives gentle, loving treatment every step of the way.
Our beautiful, modern space is equipped with the latest tools to provide forward-thinking care. With plans to expand into exotic animal care, our multi-DVM general practice continues to grow and evolve while maintaining our deep roots in the Peoria community through active local involvement and commitment to client education.
What Sets Us Apart
- Family Culture: Supportive, collaborative workplace with fun bonding activities year-round
- Modern Facility: Beautiful, state-of-the-art hospital equipped with the latest technology
- Growth Trajectory: Expanding practice with plans to include exotic animal care
- Community Connection: Deep local roots built on transparency and lasting relationships
- Collaborative Environment: A workplace where your voice matters and management values your feedback
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 three years of experience in an animal hospital completing the details listed above
- Anesthesia monitoring experience preferred
- Proficient computer skills for maintaining electronic medical records
- Associate degree in veterinary technology or continuing education in veterinary science a plus
- Competitive Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 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 : $18 - $22