Job duties include, but are not limited to:
• Triage patients, gather accurate histories, and help the medical team recognize urgent needs.
• Use confident, low-stress restraint techniques for examinations, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, surgical spaces, instruments, and supplies for the next case.
• Support sample collection, in-house laboratory workflows, and diagnostic imaging.
• Assist veterinarians and credentialed technicians during procedures.
• Observe hospitalized patients closely and promptly communicate changes to the medical team.
• Maintain clean, organized patient-care areas and follow infection-control and safety protocols.
• Reinforce discharge and home-care instructions with patience, empathy, and attention to detail.
• Share your experience by supporting newer assistants, improving workflows, and strengthening team consistency.
Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
We're Looking For:
• A minimum of 2-years professional veterinary experience preferred, ideally in an ER or Urgent Care setting.
• Weekend availability is required.
• A strong foundation in animal handling, restraint, patient comfort, and veterinary terminology.
• Experience supporting appointments, hospitalized patients, surgery, and urgent-care cases.
• Familiarity with laboratory procedures, radiology safety, pharmacy protocols, and medical records.
• The judgment to recognize changes, ask questions, and communicate concerns promptly.
• Clear, respectful communication with clients and colleagues, especially when emotions run high.
• Attention to detail and the ability to organize competing priorities without losing compassion.
• A team-first mindset and the ability to work well with others.
• Interest in mentorship, professional development, process improvement, or future leadership.
Pay Range: $16/hr+ depending on level of experience
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
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• 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/