What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant I position at Lakefield Veterinary Group?
At Companions Animal Hospital, we understand the deep bonds people share with their pets and we know our veterinary assistants and technicians are essential to keeping those connections strong. That's why we've built a three-doctor, AAHA-accredited hospital where mentorship, hands-on training and daily support help you grow your skills while making a real impact on pets and their people.
What Makes Us Different
We believe in growing our own. From day one, you'll be supported with hands-on training, opportunities to expand your skills and the chance to play a real role in shaping patient care. We use modern tools (think digital everything and streamlined workflows) to keep the focus where it belongs --on excellent care, clear communication and being great at what you do.
You might be our unicorn if you:
What Makes Us Different
We believe in growing our own. From day one, you'll be supported with hands-on training, opportunities to expand your skills and the chance to play a real role in shaping patient care. We use modern tools (think digital everything and streamlined workflows) to keep the focus where it belongs --on excellent care, clear communication and being great at what you do.
You might be our unicorn if you:
- Are curious, coachable and love learning
- Feel confident handling pets of all sizes (and reading the room, too!)
- Believe mindset matters as much as skillset
- Thrive on teamwork and want to be part of something bigger
- Be the doctor's right hand in appointments and procedures
- Educate clients with confidence and compassion
- Monitor patients through surgery and recovery
- Cross-train across departments to grow your skills
- Help build a culture of leadership, learning and positivity
- $16$19/hour based on experience
- PTO, paid holidays and performance-based bonuses
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K
- Pet care discounts for your critters
- Free uniforms and all the tools you need
- Ongoing mentorship and training
- Open 7a-6p Mon-Fri
- Did we mention awesome co-workers? We have a great team!
Salary : $16 - $19