About the Role
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant looking to grow your skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented veterinary practice? We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated team member with 1–3 years of veterinary experience who thrives in a hands-on clinical environment and is passionate about patient care and client communication.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with veterinarians, supporting hospitalized patients, assisting with surgery, and creating a positive experience for pets and their owners every day.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you will play a key role in both patient care and client communication by:
- Providing exceptional client service in the clinic and exam rooms
- Obtaining concise yet detailed medical histories and recording accurate vital signs
- Managing hospitalized and boarded patients with attentive nursing care
- Assisting veterinarians with daily medical procedures and treatments
- Safely and confidently handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
- Drawing blood samples for laboratory testing
- Running in-house diagnostics including bloodwork, fecals, and urinalysis
- Preparing patients and surgical suites for procedures
- Assisting with anesthesia monitoring, surgery support, and patient recovery
- Taking, developing, emailing, and uploading CR radiographs
- Answering phone calls and assisting clients with pet-related questions
- Acting as a liaison between clients and the veterinary team
- Communicating treatment protocols, recommendations, and follow-up care instructions
- Troubleshooting client concerns and helping facilitate positive outcomes
- Supporting additional clinic projects and responsibilities as assigned
Skills Knowledge and Expertise:
- 1-3 years of veterinary clinic or animal hospital experiencerequired
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary environment
- Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
- Knowledge of animal restraint, patient care, and veterinary terminology
- Experience with laboratory diagnostics and radiology preferred
- Surgical and anesthesia experience is a plus
- Team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training