Veterinary Technician Assistant / Kennel Assistant

• Grow your clinical skills. As an Experienced Veterinary Assistant here, you’ll put venipuncture, surgical support, and anesthesia monitoring skills to work and keep expanding them.
• Mentorship and development. Every Experienced Veterinary Assistant on our team gets ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities to keep learning.
• Fun meets professional. A hospital culture that balances high standards with a fun-loving, supportive team.
• Teammates who enjoy working together. A collaborative environment focused on patient care and teamwork.
• Your contributions matter. A workplace where your work is valued and appreciated, and where employee well-being is a priority.
• Meaningful work. Make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families every day.

• →Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care and treatments
• →Support preventive care and vaccine protocols
• →Dispense and administer medications as directed, using accurate pharmacology calculations
• →Obtain complete patient histories and maintain accurate treatment records
• →Perform venipuncture and assist with IV catheter placement
• →Assist with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery
• →Support kennel operations and daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients
• →Keep the hospital clean and organized
• →Deliver compassionate care and excellent client service

Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

• At least two years of veterinary experience preferred
• Knowledge of vaccines and preventive care protocols
• Experience dispensing and administering medications
• Strong patient history and recordkeeping skills
• Experience with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement experience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive attitude and commitment to exceptional patient care
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift [Weight] lbs with assistance
• Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required

If you’re an Experienced Veterinary Assistant who’s passionate about animal care and ready to join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you. Discover what makes Smiths Station Animal Hospital such a rewarding place to build your veterinary career.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Smiths Station Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.