Veterinary Assistant - Bay Beach Veterinary Emergency Hospital

The role

The Veterinary Assistant provides support to the veterinarian during outpatient exams, diagnosis, and treatment. They care for patients, assist with medical procedures, and communicate with clients.

What you will do

• Provides compassionate, professional care to patients and clients.
• Communicates with clients, doctors, and team members.
• Handles sensitive client situations with empathy and discretion.
• Assists the veterinarian during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Safely restrains animals using low-stress handling techniques.
• Administers medications, draws up vaccines, collects lab samples, and performs basic lab tests.
• Creates, reviews, and enters treatment plans in the medical record system.
• Educates clients on vaccinations, medications, and treatment protocols.
• Records patient information and maintains medical records.
• Enters charges and assists with the client check-out process.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer proficiency, including practice management software and Microsoft Office applications
• Able to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids
• Maintains composure and professionalism in emotionally challenging or high-stress situations
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Safely handle animals up to 130 pounds
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards

Nice to have

• Previous experience working with animals
• Veterinary or animal care background

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Access to employee assistance program

About the company

VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. They combine clinical insight with operational strength to support their teams.