• Welcome clients, gather complete medical histories, and listen for the details that help guide care.
• Safely restrain pets and support timely triage of incoming patients.
• Collect blood, urine, fecal, skin, and other samples, then assist with in-house analysis.
• Position patients and help capture quality digital radiographs; support ultrasound and other diagnostic workflows.
• Provide attentive nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying levels of stability.
• Prepare and administer medications under the direction of the veterinary team.
• Set up procedures, prepare surgical areas and instruments, and assist during surgery.
• Support anesthesia preparation and monitoring according to your training and demonstrated competencies.
• Keep doctors, technicians, assistants, and pet families informed during fast-moving weekend shifts.
The working environment may include noise, odors, animal waste, bites, scratches, and exposure to potentially contagious diseases. You should be comfortable following safety protocols, communicating treatment plans with clients, and working closely with doctors, technicians, and other support staff.
We’re looking for:
• An experienced veterinary assistant with at least two years in a professional animal-care setting.
• Reliable weekend availability and a consistent, punctual approach to scheduled shifts.
• A compassionate, calm teammate who can prioritize when several patients need attention.
• Confidence with safe, low-stress pet handling and proper restraint.
• Strong client communication skills and the judgment to explain next steps clearly.
• Experience collecting samples, processing laboratory tests, obtaining histories, or capturing radiographs; anesthesia monitoring is a plus.
• A curious self-starter who welcomes coaching and wants to expand their veterinary skill set.
• A vet assistant who notices what the team needs, speaks up with ideas, and is interested in future mentorship or leadership.
**We are looking to fill both full-time and part-time positions**
Pay Range: $17 - $20/hr depending on experience level
We offer our staff:
• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation + Shift Differential Opportunities
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)
Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/
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