Vet Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinary care team in providing safe, compassionate, andefficient care for patients throughout their visit or stay. This role assists with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, procedures, patient handling, laboratory work, and recovery while helping maintain a clean, organized, and well-prepared clinical environment. Through attentive patient care, strong teamwork, and attention to detail, the Veterinary Assistant helpscreate a positive experience for patients and clients while supporting the effectiveness of the care team. This individual contributes by anticipating needs, maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness, communicating observations, and helping ensure patients receive thoughtful care throughout everystage of their veterinary experience. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPatient Care and Medical Support Support patient care during examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures Safely handle, hold, and restrain patients during examinations, treatments, and otherprocedures

• Assist with patient preparation, recovery, monitoring, feeding, weighing, and exercise forhospitalized or boarding pets
• Observe and communicate changes in patient behavior, condition, or overall health to theappropriate care team members
• Help ensure patients remain comfortable, safe, and appropriately cared for throughout theirvisit or stay Laboratory and Clinical Support
• Assist with laboratory procedures by preparing and handling blood, urine, fecal, and otherdiagnostic samples under appropriate supervision
• Support diagnostic and treatment-related tasks to help the veterinary team provide accurateand timely patient care
• Prepare supplies, equipment, and treatment areas to ensure the care team is ready to provideeffective patient care Clinic Environment and Safety Maintain organized and ready-to-use examination, treatment, hospitalization, and surgical areas Clean and disinfect cages, examination tables, treatment surfaces, and other clinical areas inaccordance with established protocols Clean, prepare, and sterilize medical instruments and equipment as required Follow established protocols for infection control, safety, sanitation, and patient handling Client and Team Support Collaborate with the veterinary care team to support coordinated, compassionate patient care Contribute to a welcoming experience for pets and clients by helping make veterinary visitscomfortable and less stressful
• Support front-desk and administrative functions as needed, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and maintaining accurate patient records
• Communicate effectively with team members to support continuity of care and a well-coordinated client and patient experience Growth and Professional Development Participate in paid on-the-job training designed to build knowledge and clinical competency Benefit from professional mentorship and coaching from experienced members of theveterinary care team
• Develop and expand clinical skills through hands-on experience and ongoing learningopportunities
• Take on additional responsibilities and pursue opportunities for professional advancement asskills, knowledge, and experience developCANDIDATE PROFILEThe ideal candidate is a positive, compassionate and dependable individual who takes pride in providingexcellent patient care and supporting the veterinary care team. This individual is eager to learn, committed to professional growth, and motivated to work in an environment where curiosity, kindness, and commitment are recognized and rewarded with opportunities to develop new skills and advanceprofessionally.