Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant – Animal Hospital at Hillshore
 

Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time

About Us:
Since 1976, our neighborhood veterinary clinic has provided compassionate animal care to pets and their families. We’re a trusted local practice dedicated to exceptional patient care, honest communication, and building lasting relationships. If you’re a caring, reliable, and team-oriented Veterinary Assistant, we invite you to join our family-focused clinic.

Position Overview

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll support our veterinarians and technicians in delivering top-quality veterinary services and ensuring every pet receives gentle, personalized care. This position combines hands-on animal care, client communication, and clinical support in a warm, community-based setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, and surgical procedures

• Safely and humanely handle and restrain dogs, cats, and small animals

• Prepare and maintain medical records, exam rooms, and equipment

• Collect and process laboratory samples (blood, urine, fecal, etc.)

• Monitor animal vital signs and comfort levels

• Support daily cleaning, sanitization, and clinic organization

• Communicate clearly with clients and provide compassionate service

• Manage inventory and assist with front-desk and administrative tasks

Qualifications

• Passion for animal health and welfare

• Knowledge of animal handling, behavior, and anatomy

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask

• Prior experience in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or pet care facility preferred

• Veterinary Assistant certification or training a plus (not required)

• Reliable, positive attitude and commitment to teamwork

Why Join Our Team

• Longstanding community veterinary practice with deep local roots

• Supportive, family-like work culture

• Opportunities for continuing education and skill development

• Make a real impact on the lives of pets and their people every day

If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine, teamwork, and caring for animals, we’d love to hear from you!  To us, caring for your pet like our own isn’t simply a profession. It is our calling in life. It is the reason we get up in the morning, the reason we train, and why we dedicate ourselves to such a high standard. We believe that your pet deserves to live the longest, happiest, healthiest life possible. And so we make you a simple promise: when you entrust us with what’s precious, we’ll give you our best, every single time. Because when it comes to the love you share, we wouldn’t dream of giving you anything less.