Veterinary Assistant
10 days ago
Vestal
Care for animals. Support your team. Make a difference every single shift. 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. Why you'll love us: • Supportive, Fun Team Culture - We treat every pet like family and every team member like gold. We take our work seriously but never miss a chance to laugh and celebrate successes., • Full-Service Veterinary Expertise - Our full-service hospital offers cutting-edge medicine and surgical services, delivered with genuine compassion and expert teamwork., • Growth & Teamwork Culture - We believe in building strong relationships, embracing collaboration over ego, and continuously learning and growing together. You'll be a great fit if: • You love animals (obviously) and have a calm, steady presence, • You're a great communicator and work well with clients and teammates, • You're organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable, • You're cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital setting, • You're eager to learn and grow in your role, • You value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you're needed What you'll do: • Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions, • Prepping patients for exams and surgeries, • Administering medications as directed, • Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.), • Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas, • Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes, • Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures, • Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care, • Partnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care What's in it for you? • Competitive pay, based on experience, • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care), • Generous CE allowance + 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!