Veterinary Assistant

Hometown Animal Clinic is a family-owned veterinary clinic that opened in January 2025. We are looking for a dependable, motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team and help provide friendly, high-quality care in a fast-paced general practice setting.

Position Details

• Type: Full-Time (averages ~36-40 hours/week)
• Schedule: 4 days/week
• Occasional shifts: Saturdays as needed
• On-call: Includes rotating on-call responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures
• Safely handle and restrain animals of varying sizes and temperaments
• Administer medications and vaccinations as directed
• Prepare patients for procedures/surgery, including aseptic technique and assistance with catheterization as needed
• Support diagnostics and treatment workflow (based on training/comfort level), including: IV catheter placement, Venipuncture/blood draws, Urine sample collection, Running in-house lab tests, Assisting with radiographs (taking/processing) with appropriate safety protocols, Monitor hospitalized/boarding patients and communicate concerns promptly, Provide basic husbandry care (feeding, walking/exercise, comfort measures), Maintain a clean, organized hospital (exam rooms, treatment areas, surgery, radiology, kennel areas), Assist with client communication as assigned (callbacks, discharge instructions, follow-up questions), Take initiative—see what needs done and help keep the day running smoothly

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry/restrain animals of varying sizes (with assistance/tools as needed for safety)
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods
• Ability to tolerate frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Manual dexterity for restraint, lab procedures, and medication administration
• Ability to respond quickly to sudden patient movement
• Comfortable working around animals, animal waste, cleaning agents, anesthetic gases, and typical clinic noise

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to meet the physical demands of a veterinary assistant position?
• Do you have reliable transportation to travel to/from work?
• Do you have any experience in veterinary medicine?

Work Location: In person