Veterinary Assistant

Job Overview

Hometown Veterinary Partners (HVP) seeks full-time and part-time Veterinary Assistants to support client care, patient care, and hospital operations in newly built veterinary hospitals. The VA reports to the Hospital Director or Partner Doctor and plays a key role in fostering culture, collaboration, and community within the team.

• Foster a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and conflict resolution skills
• Support onboarding, training, and development of team members
• Identify opportunities to improve hospital efficiency, patient care, and team well-being
• Deliver exceptional client service and patient care in every interaction

• Welcome clients and pets in a friendly, compassionate, and professional manner
• Assist with patient intake, discharge, appointment scheduling, and client communication
• Obtain accurate patient histories, vital signs, and weights
• Safely restrain patients and assist during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Perform laboratory testing, radiography, nursing care, and technical procedures as permitted by state practice acts
• Prepare, administer, and document medications and treatments as directed by the DVM
• Monitor, document, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia and sedation procedures
• Perform dental prophylaxis procedures with accuracy and attention to patient safety
• Triage emergencies and communicate patient needs effectively to the medical team
• Educate clients regarding medications, preventive care, nutrition, husbandry, and treatment plans as directed by the DVM
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical records

• Contribute ideas and feedback to support continuous improvement and hospital growth
• Participate in quality, safety, and patient care initiatives
• Review medical records to identify opportunities for preventive care, diagnostics, and treatment
• Assist where needed to support patient care, client service, and hospital operations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment, including treatment areas, exam rooms, kennels, and equipment
• Support inventory, equipment maintenance, and operational tasks as assigned

• Uri through responsibilities listed above and procedures as defined by the state Practice Act
• Initiative‑taking with a demonstrated passion for excellence and continuous learning
• Comfort in a high‑growth environment
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment
• Solid and effective communication, technology, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to relate with clients in a friendly and professional manner
• Excellent phone etiquette
• Have reliable transportation
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, sitting, kneeling, and lifting up to 5lbs, for extended periods of time
• Ability to maintain professionalism under stressful conditions
• Ability to exercise patience and empathize with clients
• Ability to closely follow instructions when preparing and administering treatment to patients

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• One or more years of veterinary experience required

• Full‑time or Part‑Time Opportunities Available
• Hours:
  
  8 Hour Shifts
• Day & Evening Shifts, Holidays, Saturday (Closed Sunday)
• Competitive Compensation
• PTO for Part‑Time & Full‑Time Team Members (Inclusive of Vacation, Sick, Personal & Holiday)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine
• Wellness & Mental Health Resources
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Pet Insurance
• Pet Discounts
• 401k
• CE Allowance
• Opportunity for Equity and Advancement
• Flexible Schedule to Allow for Work‑Life Balance

Hometown Veterinary Partners is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.