Veterinary Assistant

• Enjoy a four-day workweek with regular lunch breaks
• Work no weekends, boarding shifts, on-call shifts, or holiday hours
• Join an experienced four-doctor general practice
• Gain experience with digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, and therapeutic laser treatments
• Receive mentoring and support as you grow your veterinary career
• Learn from teammates who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience
• Work in a supportive environment where you can bring your authentic self
• Celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other meaningful milestones
• Join a team that values empathy, positivity, and mutual support

• Assist veterinarians and the medical team with patient exams, treatments, and procedures
• Provide compassionate, high-quality care to canine, feline, and small mammal patients
• Safely handle and restrain patients while prioritizing their comfort and well-being
• Obtain thorough patient histories, vitals, and other information to support patient assessments
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed and appropriate to your training and experience
• Assist with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection based on your training and experience
• Collect and process laboratory samples and assist with in-house diagnostic testing
• Assist with digital and dental radiographs
• Support surgical and dental procedures, including patient preparation, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery based on your training and experience
• Support ultrasound and therapeutic laser treatments
• Communicate with clients compassionately and clearly regarding patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient charts
• Keep treatment and exam areas clean, stocked, and organized
• Collaborate with doctors and teammates to maintain an efficient workflow and positive hospital culture

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience in a clinical setting
• Strong patient care and animal-handling skills
• Safe and effective patient restraint techniques
• Experience assisting with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Familiarity with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
• Comfort assisting with diagnostic testing, radiology, and laboratory procedures
• Experience with venipuncture and IV catheter placement is a plus
• Excellent client communication and education skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a busy environment
• Time management and organizational skills that help keep the day running smoothly
• A collaborative, team-first mindset and willingness to jump in where needed
• Compassion and empathy for patients, clients, coworkers, and yourself
• A positive attitude, reliability, and genuine passion for veterinary medicine
• Commitment to continued learning, growth, and professional development

At Grace Animal Hospital, we believe caring for patients starts with caring for one another. You’ll receive mentoring and support from a team that wants to help you strengthen your existing skills while continuing to learn new ones.

You’ll also enjoy a four-day workweek, regular lunch breaks, weekday-only hospital hours, and no boarding, on-call, weekend, or holiday shifts. Add a culture that celebrates life events, encourages laughter, and believes everyone deserves to be treated with Grace, and you’ll find a workplace designed to support both your career and your life outside the hospital.

Think you’re the Experienced Veterinary Assistant we’ve been looking for? Apply today and let’s find the perfect place for you in our pack.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Grace 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.