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The glue that holds every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag together
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At Vestal Veterinary Hospital, we know it takes a village to care for pets, and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that holds it all together. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag.
What You'll Do
- Keep accurate medical records and help answer client questions
- Prep patients for exams and surgeries
- Administer medications as directed
- Assist with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)
- Clean and sanitize surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas
- Monitor post-op patients and report any changes
- Safely restrain patients during exams and procedures
- Help educate pet parents on medications, treatments, and care
- Partner with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care
What We're Looking For
- 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary setting
- A love for animals (obviously), with a calm, steady presence
- A great communicator who works well with clients and teammates
- Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
- Cool under pressure and comfortable in a busy hospital setting
- Eager to learn and grow in the role
- A team player who knows how to pitch in wherever needed
Schedule
- Full-time, Day shift, 8-hour shifts
- No weekends
- No holiday shifts required
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $16 to $18 per hour, based on experience, skills, and credentials. Final pay will be determined during the hiring process.
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Working here means being part of a team that treats every member like gold, not just a name on a schedule. We stay focused on doing great work, but we're just as quick to laugh together and celebrate the wins along the way. As a full-service hospital, we bring cutting-edge medicine and surgical care together with real compassion and a team that actually works like one. Collaboration wins out over ego here, and everyone's expected to keep learning and growing right alongside their teammates.
- Competitive pay, based on experienceÂ
- Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Generous CE allowance plus 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
Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today!
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Check us out:Â www.vestalvet.com
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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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Pay Range
USD $16.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.
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