Veterinary Assistant

Franklin, IN

Full-time-4-day work week

Bargersville Veterinary Hospital and Wellness Center is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

At Bargersville Veterinary Hospital & Wellness Center, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. We are a family of veterinary medical professionals that Thrives on providing a lifetime of integrative and progressive health care. We offer a wide variety of services ranging from wellness and preventative care to specialties like hospice care, surgical services, and services associated with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM).

We are Fear Free certified and AAHA accredited.

• Veterinary assistant experience required-1-2 years' experience highly preferred
• Ability to multi-task
• Great communication skills
• Works well on a team or independently
• Willingness to assist in reception when needed
• Previous customer service experience

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

• Competitive pay-$15+/hr-based on experience
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

* Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care.

Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, Here Fur You  Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at

We welcome you to join our story and join where #We Thrive Together .