Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Come be a part of history! Collins Hospital has been caring for the District's pets and their families for more than 100 years. We are a small, dedicated team that understands the important role we play in our community. We take the care of our patients and support of their families seriously, while still finding time to laugh and enjoy working together.

We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who is a dependable, compassionate, team player comfortable working with both animals and people.

Salary: $23-26/hour, based on experience and skill set.

Hours: This is a full-time position of approximately 30–36 hours per week, although we would consider part-time for the right candidate. The hospital is open Monday through Friday, with no weekend hours required.

Benefits for full time employees

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Duties

• Assist veterinary staff during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Safely and compassionately handle dogs and cats with a range of temperaments
• Facilitate diagnostics by assisting with sample collection, performing in-house testing, and preparing samples for submission to reference labs
• Administer medications and injections during both doctor and technician appointments, while adhering to safety protocols
• Provide grooming services as needed (nail trims, anal gland expression, ear cleaning) during both doctor and technician appointments.
• Maintain accurate patient information and medical records
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding pet care instructions, appointment scheduling, and general inquiries
• Support animal husbandry, including feeding, walking, and cleaning enclosures
• Keep the hospital clean, stocked, organized, and ready to care for patients
• Help wherever needed to keep the hospital running smoothly
• Cross-train with our front-of-house team, including greeting clients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out, and responding to general inquiries
• Experience handling birds, reptiles, or small mammals is a plus but is not required

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year prior veterinary clinic experience is a must, with a strong preference for those who are skilled in dentistry including scaling, polishing, and dental radiography
• Must be skilled in venipuncture with both dogs and cats
• Comfort with safely and compassionately handling dogs and cats with a wide range of temperaments
• Experience with medication administration, IV catheterization, aseptic technique, and anesthesia monitoring
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to clients and their pets
• Reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to help
• Ability to work well as part of a small team
• Openness to learning, asking questions, receiving feedback, and developing new skills

Join us for the opportunity to make a difference in our community every day!

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person