What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Jeffersonville Animal Hospital?
Who we are:
Jeffersonville Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour
- Schedule: Flexible (part-time to full-time)
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- 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 discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Jeffersonville Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. This role is essential to supporting our veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians while ensuring high-quality patient care and an exceptional client experience. Position Overview The Veterinary Assistant supports medical staff with patient care, animal handling, hospital cleanliness, client communication, and medical record accuracy. Responsibilities may vary daily based on clinic needs and include, but are not limited to, the following: Primary Responsibilities Animal Restraint & Patient Care
- Develop skills in safe and humane restraint for diagnostics, sample collection, anesthesia, and medical/surgical procedures
- Safely restrain fractious or anxious patients
- Monitor hospitalized patients and optimize comfort during treatment
- Develop knowledge of vaccinations, lab testing, parasite prevention, common diseases, and basic pet behavior
- Maintain a safe, hygienic, and comfortable environment for patients
- Clean kennels and treatment areas
- Handle urine, feces, and other bodily fluids as part of daily sanitation responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment rooms, exam rooms, surgical and dental suites, kennels, and hospital areas
- Restock supplies
- Maintain laundry
- Unpack and organize incoming orders
- Maintain equipment and tools in proper working condition
- Understand and follow aseptic techniques
- Clean, fold, wrap, and prepare surgical instruments and materials properly
- Interact with clients in a friendly, compassionate, and professional manner
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries
- Answer phones as required
- Act as a liaison between veterinarians and veterinary technicians to ensure continuity of care
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure all notations are properly entered
- Understand the importance of documentation for patient care
- Develop proficiency in Avimark and Microsoft applications
- Comply with hospital rules, regulations, and policies
- Demonstrate consistent attendance and punctuality
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings and employee evaluations
- Ability to multitask effectively and efficiently
- Positive, upbeat attitude
- Team-oriented mindset
- Willingness to learn and grow
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Punctual and reliable
- Excellent organizational skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Affinity for animals and commitment to patient care
- Must be 18 years or older (health and occupational safety requirement)
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift over 25 pounds
- Physically strong and dexterous
- Schedule exams, rechecks, surgeries, euthanasias, and medical procedures according to clinic protocols
- Manage multiple phone lines efficiently
- Request and obtain previous medical records and necessary patient information
- Maintain smooth daily clinic flow
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 only; after one year of service)
- 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!
Jeffersonville Animal Hospital reserves the right to modify this job description at management’s discretion.
If you are passionate about animal care and want to be part of a supportive, team-driven veterinary practice, we encourage you to apply today! — all while living in a beautiful area with outdoor adventure and cultural history at your doorstep — we would love to hear from you!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Jeffersonville Animal 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.
Salary : $17 - $19