What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant - Grace Animal Hospital position at Encore Vet Group?
At Grace Animal Hospital, our secret sauce is our culture.
We are one of the most collaborative teams you’ll find in veterinary medicine. There is no front/back divide here. Doctors jump in to help. Technicians help assistants. Everyone steps up. If something needs to be done, whoever has free hands, handles it. We’re looking for an experienced Full-Time Veterinary Assistant who thrives in that kind of environment and takes pride in being an essential part of the team.
What You'll Be Doing
Because we go beyond basic. Our full-service hospital offers wellness care, surgery, new rehabilitation services and top-tier diagnostics—all delivered with a personal touch. We’re proud to serve our community with compassion, integrity, and a sense of purpose. And when it comes to the pets who stay with us? They get all the love, comfort, and care we’d give our own.
The Perks Benefits:
We believe you should feel as supported as you make our clients feel. We offer:
Check us out here: www.gracepets.com
Grace Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group - see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com
Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.
Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.
We are one of the most collaborative teams you’ll find in veterinary medicine. There is no front/back divide here. Doctors jump in to help. Technicians help assistants. Everyone steps up. If something needs to be done, whoever has free hands, handles it. We’re looking for an experienced Full-Time Veterinary Assistant who thrives in that kind of environment and takes pride in being an essential part of the team.
What You'll Be Doing
- Keeping accurate medical records and answering client questions.
- Running exam rooms - taking histories, anticipating doctor needs, keeping appointments running on time.
- Administering medications as directed.
- Assisting with lab testing, including blood, fecal, and urine samples.
- Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, exam rooms, and kennels.
- Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures.
- Educating pet parents on treatments, medications, and follow-up care.
- Partnering closely with DVMs and technicians to provide top-tier patient care.
- Are an experienced Veterinary Assistant with at least 3 years of hands-on experience including but not limited to: reading labs, drawing blood, reading vitals, reacting in an emergency situation, directing room traffic.
- Love animals and bring a calm, steady presence to every situation.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients and teammates.
- Stay organized, adaptable, and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
- Thrive under pressure and enjoy staying busy.
- Are eager to learn, grow, and contribute in a collaborative team setting.
- Value teamwork and step up to help wherever needed.
Because we go beyond basic. Our full-service hospital offers wellness care, surgery, new rehabilitation services and top-tier diagnostics—all delivered with a personal touch. We’re proud to serve our community with compassion, integrity, and a sense of purpose. And when it comes to the pets who stay with us? They get all the love, comfort, and care we’d give our own.
The Perks Benefits:
We believe you should feel as supported as you make our clients feel. We offer:
- Competitive pay, based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Free virtual mental health services for household (13 )
- Generous CE allowance paid CE time
- Uniform allowance
- Pet care discounts for your personal pets
- PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
- A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
- Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
- A 401(k) with up to 5% company match
Check us out here: www.gracepets.com
Grace Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group - see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com
Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.
Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.