Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Animal Hospital of Shawnee Hills

Encore Vet Group -
Powell, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
From $18 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Continuing education credits
Health insurance
Military leave
Paid time off
Uniform allowance
Parental leave
401(k) 5% Match
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Patient room cleaning
Surgery assistance
Patient comfort
Companion animal handling
Medical chart preparation
Veterinary surgical assistance experience
Animal hospital experience
Veterinary medication administration
Maintaining an organized workspace
Pre-examination patient preparation
Greeting customers
Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures
Veterinary client education
Assisting medical staff
Mid-level
3 years
Patient safety
Working with individuals in post-surgery recovery
Animal drug administration
Preparing medical treatment area
Patient history taking
Records management
Medical laboratory work experience
Animal patient charting
Communication with pet owners
Veterinary laboratory work
Veterinary post-operative care
Patient treatment
Patient education
Managing patient records

Full Job Description

Overview:

Full-Time Veterinary Assistant | Powel, Ohio

Join a Team Building Something Great.

Behind every great veterinary team is an amazing Veterinary Assistant—and we're looking for one to join ours! At Animal Hospital of Shawnee Hills, our assistants keep the day running smoothly with compassion, teamwork, and a can-do attitude. If you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant who loves hands-on patient care, enjoys a busy day, and wants to make a difference for pets, their people, and your coworkers, you'll fit right in with our team.

What You'll Be Doing

Welcome clients into the exam room, obtain thorough patient histories, and build meaningful relationships while ensuring the veterinarian has the information needed to provide exceptional care
Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures while ensuring their comfort and safety
Safely restrain patients during examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments
Assist veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, surgeries, diagnostics, and patient care
Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
Collect and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, and fecal specimens
Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients, promptly communicating any changes in condition to the medical team
Educate pet parents on medications, treatment plans, preventative care, and at-home instructions to support the best outcomes for their pets
Maintain accurate medical records, documenting patient histories, treatments, and communications
Clean, disinfect, and maintain exam rooms, surgical suites, instruments, and patient care areas to ensure a safe, organized hospital environment
Collaborate with the entire veterinary team to create an exceptional experience for both patients and their families

Schedule

Full-time, day shifts
8 to 10 hour shifts
No holidays
Rotating weekends shared across the team

What We Are Looking For

Are an experienced Veterinary Assistant with 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience as a Veterinary Assistant
Love animals and bring a calm, steady presence to every situation
Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients and teammates
Stay organized, adaptable, and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environmen
Cool under pressure and comfortable in a fast-paced hospital environment
Eager to keep learning and growing in your role
A team-first mindset and the willingness to pitch in wherever you are needed

Compensation

The compensation starts at $18/hour. Final compensation will be commensurate on experience and skills.

Why join Animal Hospital of Shawnee Hills?

As an AAHA accredited, Fear Free certified, and Cat Friendly Practice, we hold ourselves to a standard that most practices don't. We lead with heart. As a full-service hospital, we offer wellness care, surgery and advanced diagnostics, all delivered by a team that loves what they do. We’re proud of our medicine and even prouder of the relationships we’ve built with pets and their people in our community. If you’re looking for a hospital that values team culture, career growth, and high-quality care, you’ve found your place.

Not Local? No Problem.

Animal Hospital of Shawnee Hills offers the best of both worlds, small-town charm with Dublin and Powell just minutes away. Think local cafés, Highbanks Metro Park, great restaurants, and the Columbus Zoo all right at your doorstep. A great place to work, live, and unwind!

Perks + Benefits

Competitive pay, based on experience
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
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.

Ready to Join Our Team? Apply today and let’s start the conversation!

Check us out: www.shawneehillsvet.com

Animal Hospital of Shawnee Hills is proud to be partnered with Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com

Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.

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Ready to Join Our Team? Apply today and let’s start the conversation!

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