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: Part-Time
- Schedule: 3 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
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
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?
Work Location: In person
