Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant

About This Role

This role is for a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant who will provide hands-on patient care, support the veterinary team, and build meaningful relationships with clients. The position involves assisting with appointments, monitoring anesthesia, performing diagnostics, and ensuring exceptional care for pets.

Responsibilities

• Safely restrain and handle patients, collect blood samples, place IV catheters, and assist with examinations and treatments
• Monitor patients under anesthesia, support safe procedures, and provide attentive recovery care
• Run in-house lab work, process samples, and use IDEXX diagnostic equipment
• Assist doctors and fellow team members with appointments, procedures, dental care, and daily patient needs
• Deliver friendly, compassionate customer service, communicate clearly with pet parents, and help families feel confident in their pets’ care
• Notice changes, communicate concerns, and help ensure every patient receives attentive, individualized care

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous veterinary hospital experience with hands-on anesthesia monitoring experience
• Proficiency in safe animal restraint and handling, blood collection, IV catheter placement, and in-house laboratory testing
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to help pet parents feel informed, welcomed, and supported
• Dependable, organized, detail-oriented approach and the ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Genuine passion for animal welfare, patient safety, and supporting the people who love their pets
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, kneel, and reach as needed
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals of varying sizes
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or appropriate equipment when necessary
• Comfort working around animal noise, odors, fur, cleaning and disinfecting products, bodily fluids, and patients who may bite or scratch
• Ability to follow infection-control procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment

Nice to have:

• Surgery experience
• Experience with IDEXX diagnostic equipment
• Cornerstone practice management software experience

Benefits

• Career path and professional development support
• HeadStart Program for credentialing and professional development
• Continuing education opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Employee assistance and mental health support resources