Veterinary Assistant

Who we are:

Grace Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Position DetailsRole: Experienced Veterinary AssistantStatus: Full-timeSalary: Negotiable and based on experienceSchedule: 4-day workweek; no weekends, on-call shifts, or holiday hours

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and a four-day workweek with no weekends, on-call shifts, or holiday hours

Looking for a Veterinary Assistant role where you can provide exceptional patient care, enjoy a four-day workweek, and bring your authentic self to work?

Grace Animal Hospital is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. We’re a four-doctor general practice with an established support staff committed to providing exceptional care for patients ranging from Bernedoodles and Bengals to bunnies.

Our hospital offers digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, therapeutic laser treatments, and a beautiful clinical environment. More importantly, we’ve built a supportive team where learning, laughter, and camaraderie are part of every day. Want to show us the sweater you knitted for your cat? Please do. Feel the need for a midday sing-along or dance party? We’ll harmonize.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• 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

What Our Veterinary Assistants Do

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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