What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Powell Veterinary Clinic?
Veterinary Assistant
About Us
Powell Veterinary Clinic is a veterinarian-owned, four-doctor small animal practice offering preventive care, in-house diagnostics, radiology, dentistry, and surgery. We prioritize high-quality medical care, low-stress handling, and compassionate client service.
We are urgently seeking a dedicated and reliable Veterinary Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will help keep appointments running smoothly, support our veterinarians, and provide exceptional care to our patients and clients.
Responsibilities
- Navigate patient records, obtain thorough histories, and maintain accurate documentation in our practice management software.
- Support veterinarians during exams and procedures, including patient restraint, treatments, and documentation.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, providing education and updates as needed.
- Safely handle and restrain patients using low-stress and Fear Free techniques.
- Maintain professionalism and composure during challenging or fast-paced situations.
- Educate clients about preventive care, products, and recommended services.
- Assist with diagnostics such radiographs, bloodwork and urinalysis using IDEXX equipment.
- Accurately dispense medications as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Administer medications, vaccinations, and treatments as directed by DVMs.
- Contribute to clinic cleanliness and organization by cleaning and maintaining equipment, instruments, kennels/cages, exam rooms, offices, treatment areas, dishes, laundry, and more.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a veterinary clinic required.
- Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience preferred.
- Comfort with computers; experience with ezyVet and/or Vello strongly preferred.
- Skilled and confident in handling dogs, cats, and small mammals with low-stress, Fear Free principles.
- Strong communication skills and a client-service mindset.
- Compassionate, reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work well in a team environment.
Schedule
- Full-time: approximately 36–40 hours per week
- Rotating half-day Saturdays
- No after-hours or on-call responsibilities
If you are passionate about excellent patient care and client service and want to be part of a supportive, compassionate team, we would love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
- veterinary : 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Powell, OH 43065 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Powell, OH 43065: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22