Veterinary Assistant

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team at The Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine Inc. As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and supporting our veterinary team.

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care, including feeding, walking, and bathing animals.
• Perform routine tasks such as cleaning and disinfecting cages, kennels, and walking areas.
• Assist with obtaining radiographs and laboratory samples.
• Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
• Assist with the collection and submission of laboratory samples.
• Attend scheduled departmental and staff meetings.
• Actively participate in continuing education requirements and complete assigned training modules.

• Passion for animal welfare and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
• Emotional strength, stability, and maturity in cases where treating abused animals or euthanizing those who cannot be returned to a reasonable quality of life is required.

• Clean and well-organized exam rooms, treatment area, ICU, and surgery suites.
• Easily accessible medical equipment and supplies.
• Noisy conditions can occur.
• Protective equipment for nervous animals is easily accessible.

Nights and weekends may be required. Holidays will be required.