What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Veterinary Practice Partners?
Seeking a Veterinary Assistant
Independence Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time or part-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What To Expect
As you join our mission to create a better world for animals and the people who love them, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30AM-6 PM
Key Responsibilities:
Independence Veterinary Clinic focuses on providing personalized, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of pets and their families. Their mission is to ensure the highest quality of medical, surgical, and preventative services in a warm and welcoming environment. The clinic emphasizes client education, building trust, and fostering strong relationships with pet owners while prioritizing the well-being and health of each animal they care for.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
#VETASST
Independence Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time or part-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What To Expect
As you join our mission to create a better world for animals and the people who love them, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
- Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.
Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30AM-6 PM
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
- Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
Independence Veterinary Clinic focuses on providing personalized, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of pets and their families. Their mission is to ensure the highest quality of medical, surgical, and preventative services in a warm and welcoming environment. The clinic emphasizes client education, building trust, and fostering strong relationships with pet owners while prioritizing the well-being and health of each animal they care for.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
#VETASST
Salary : $18 - $20