Veterinary Assistant
Superior Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
As you join our mission to provide clients and their pets with the opportunity to receive high quality, progressive, and compassionate services, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
- Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.
- Continuing education allowance for certified veterinary technicians
Salary: $17/hr based on experience and skill set.
Schedule: Monday through Friday working 4 10-hour shifts and one week day off! Half day Saturday shifts required 1-2 per month.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About Superior Animal Hospital
We are an AAHA accredited practice who has been voted “Best of the Best” Veterinary Clinic in the Twin Ports area. Our beautiful, well-equipped hospital has digital radiology, digital dental radiology, fully equipped laboratory, ultrasound, and therapy laser. Our doctors work as a team to highly utilize and develop our technicians and assistants. We emphasize a positive workplace culture with a strong commitment to providing the best care possible to the animals of our community.