Veterinary Assistant

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Veterinary Assistant  

Pets and Vets as Partners is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited hospital in West Lafayette, IN! Our Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. You will work closely with doctors and veterinary nurses to increase the efficiency of our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession! 

About Us: 

Pets and Vets has been a vital part of the West Lafayette community for over 30 years, dedicated to providing compassionate care to our clients and their pets. We provide exceptional service in dental, medical, surgical and wellness care, enhancing patient outcomes. “Quality pet care with a gentle touch” is our mission and we pride ourselves in practicing each day. 

Our supportive team culture ensures everyone feels valued, promoting a fulfilling and sustainable career while offering the flexibility to maintain a balanced life outside of work. We are deeply committed to your personal well-being and understand the importance of having time for your hobbies, quality family moments, and self-care.

About the Team & Hospital

• Collaborative team of 4 DVMs, 4 credentialed technicians, 6 assistants, and 3 CSRs
• Strong focus on teamwork, cross-training, and continuous learning
• Fully electronic (Cornerstone + Otto) with digital radiography, ultrasound, IDEXX lab, surgical and dental suites
• Committed to low-stress handling and patient well-being 
• Business hours: 7:30am-6:00pm Mon-Fri

If you’re looking for a hospital that will support your veterinary career, apply today! 

What You’ll Do:

• Animal handling and restraint 
• Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures 
• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record  
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas 
• Restock and organize medical supplies 
• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set, with opportunities to learn technical skills including phlebotomy, radiography, surgical assisting, and more

What We Offer:

·      Salary starting at $14.50/hour depending on skills and experience

·      Learning and mentorship from experienced veterinary professionals

·      Flexible scheduling

·      Part-time hours: depending on availability, 10-25 hours per week

Pets and Vets as Partners is a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love. 

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.