Veterinary Assistant Legacy Animal Hospital

Veterinary Assistant — Legacy Animal Hospital

Location: Goodyear, AZ (serving surrounding areas)

About the Practice: Legacy Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.

The Veterinary Assistant assists veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in‑house laboratory work, educates clients, and assists with surgical procedures.

• Patience & Compassion:
  Remaining professional while making teammates, clients, and patients feel comfortable and responding quickly to crises.
• Collaboration & Teamwork:
  Coordinating actions with veterinarians and the practice team, providing timely feedback, and incorporating ideas.
• Communicating:
  Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening:
  Following veterinarian instructions and picking up on the needs of teammates and patients.
• Organization
  
  Skills:
  
  Tracking lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, and workflow while managing multiple patients.
• Client Satisfaction:
  Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

• Assist veterinarians in veterinary medicine and surgery-related tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Obtain samples (blood, stool, etc.) and perform in‑hospital laboratory testing, preparing specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restraint during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment and lab areas; restock supplies and keep public areas clean. Maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy, and professionalism in all interactions with clients and patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members, including client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper PPE.
• Basic math skills for calculating medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills with familiarity in MS Office applications.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

USD $16.50 – $19.00 /hr.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Veterinary Services