Experienced Veterinary Assistant – H.E.A.L. Veterinary Hospital

• Assist veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians with patient care, examinations, treatments, and clinical workflow within the appropriate scope of the Veterinary Assistant role.
  
  
• Safely handle and restrain dogs, cats, and exotic patients using compassionate, low-stress techniques.
  
  
• Prepare examination rooms, treatment areas, surgical spaces, equipment, and supplies for daily appointments and procedures.
  
  
• Support surgery and dentistry workflows through patient preparation, room setup, instrument preparation, cleaning, and recovery assistance under the direction of the veterinarian or LVT.
  
  
• Clean, disinfect, package, and sterilize instruments and maintain organized treatment and procedure areas.
  
  
• Help maintain accurate patient information and communicate relevant observations promptly to the clinical team.
  
  
• Anticipate the needs of veterinarians, LVTs, patients, and teammates throughout the workday.
  
  
• Assist with inventory organization, restocking, laboratory preparation, and general hospital readiness.
  
  
• Follow established hospital protocols, checklists, safety standards, and patient-care procedures.
  
  
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, teamwork, respectful communication, and continuous improvement.
  
  
• Help maintain a clean, calm, organized, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and team members.
  
  

• Competitive compensation based on experience
  
  
• A predictable weekday schedule with no weekends
  
  
• Paid time off and paid holidays
  
  
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% employer match on employee contributions up to 4% of compensation, subject to plan eligibility requirements
  
  
• Eligibility for discretionary employer profit-sharing contributions, subject to plan terms
  
  
• Continuing education and professional-development support
  
  
• Employee pet care discount
  
  
• Opportunities to strengthen clinical skills and gain experience with dogs, cats, and exotic patients
  
  
• A meaningful role within a growing, independently owned veterinary hospital
  
  

• Previous professional experience working as a Veterinary Assistant in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting is strongly preferred.
  
  
• Confident animal-handling and restraint skills with dogs and cats are required.
  
  
• Experience supporting surgery, dentistry, hospitalization, laboratory work, or patient recovery is strongly preferred.
  
  
• Experience or interest in working with exotic patients—including avian patients, companion mammals, and reptiles—is preferred but not required.
  
  
• Dependable and punctual, with a demonstrated ability to arrive prepared and complete assigned responsibilities.
  
  
• Able to remain organized, attentive, and composed in a busy clinical environment.
  
  
• Takes initiative, accepts direction and feedback, and follows through without requiring constant supervision.
  
  
• Communicates professionally and works cooperatively with veterinarians, LVTs, assistants, client-service representatives, and hospital leadership.
  
  
• Willing to support the entire hospital team and assist wherever reasonably needed.
  
  
• Experience with Vetspire practice-management software is preferred but not required.
  
  

• Transparency and Trust: We build strong relationships through honesty, integrity, and open communication.
  
  
• Innovation and Excellence: We continually seek better ways to provide exceptional medicine and service.
  
  
• Compassionate Care: We care deeply for every patient, client, and team member.
  
  
• Patient Advocacy: We always act in the best interest of our patients.
  
  
• Comfort and Calm: We create an environment that promotes confidence, comfort, and healing.
  
  
• Connection and Community: We value meaningful relationships within our hospital and throughout our community.
  
  
• Personal and Professional Development: We invest in helping every team member grow personally and professionally.