Veterinary Assistant
11 days ago
Vestal
The glue that holds every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag together At Vestal Veterinary Hospital, we know it takes a village to care for pets, and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that holds it all together. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag. • Keep accurate medical records and help answer client questions, • Prep patients for exams and surgeries, • Administer medications as directed, • Assist with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.), • Clean and sanitize surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas, • Monitor post-op patients and report any changes, • Safely restrain patients during exams and procedures, • Help educate pet parents on medications, treatments, and care, • Partner with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care, • 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary setting, • A love for animals (obviously), with a calm, steady presence, • A great communicator who works well with clients and teammates, • Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable, • Cool under pressure and comfortable in a busy hospital setting, • Eager to learn and grow in the role, • A team player who knows how to pitch in wherever needed, • Full-time, Day shift, 8-hour shifts, • No weekends, • No holiday shifts required The pay range for this position is $16 to $18 per hour, based on experience, skills, and credentials. Final pay will be determined during the hiring process. Why Join Us Working here means being part of a team that treats every member like gold, not just a name on a schedule. We stay focused on doing great work, but we're just as quick to laugh together and celebrate the wins along the way. As a full-service hospital, we bring cutting-edge medicine and surgical care together with real compassion and a team that actually works like one. Collaboration wins out over ego here, and everyone's expected to keep learning and growing right alongside their teammates. What's in it for you? • Competitive pay, based on experience, • Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+), • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, • Generous CE allowance plus paid CE time, • Uniform allowance, • Pet care discounts for your personal pets, • PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave, • A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between), • Access to Encore Vet Group's library of training, CE, and career development resources, • A 401(k) with up to 5% company match Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today!