What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Douds Veterinary Hospital?
Who we are:
Douds Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-Time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, referral bonuses, and lend-a-hand pay
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Looking for a Veterinary Team That Truly Supports You?
Douds Veterinary Hospital is ready to welcome a Veterinary Assistant to our dedicated and collaborative team. We believe that providing exceptional patient care starts with supporting the people providing it. That’s why we’ve built a culture focused on teamwork, kindness, growth, and work-life balance.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality medicine while maintaining a positive, supportive environment where team members are encouraged to learn, grow, and genuinely enjoy coming to work each day.
If you’re someone who values teamwork, compassionate care, and opportunities to continue building your skills, we’d love to meet you.
Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Douds Veterinary Hospital
- Consistent scheduling
- Predictable workdays and real lunch breaks
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
- Mentorship and hands-on training opportunities
- Fun team traditions, themed dress days, snack bars, and outings
- Opportunities to continue learning and growing professionally
- Exposure to a diverse case mix, including wellness care, surgery, dentistry, laser therapy, and ultrasound
What You’ll Do
- Triage patients and obtain thorough histories, vitals, and patient assessments
- Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
- Provide compassionate nursing care from intake through discharge
- Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Perform fluid therapy and sample collection
- Obtain high-quality radiographs and maintain imaging standards
- Run in-house laboratory testing, including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, and cytology
- Support surgical and dental procedures, including prep, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
- Practice Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques
- Educate clients with compassion, clarity, and confidence
- Maintain accurate medical records and patient charts
- Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized treatment environment
- Collaborate with the team to support efficient workflow and positive hospital culture
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring
- Previous veterinary assistant experience preferred
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Compassionate, team-oriented mindset
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Interest in learning and continuing to grow professionally
- Commitment to high-quality patient care and client education
- Positive attitude and willingness to support teammates
- Passion for veterinary medicine and patient advocacy
Benefits You Can’t Beat
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). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
Come be the friendly face our clients count on—apply today and discover what makes Douds Veterinary Hospital such a rewarding place to grow your veterinary career.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Douds Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.