Raintree Veterinary Center - Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant – Pet Vet Care Centers

Pet Vet Care Centers' Raintree Veterinary Center is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team.

Our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people—providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage—for all the moments that matter.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience—every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive, take the patient’s weight and other vital signs.
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or patient restraint.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment (EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, machines, etc.).
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed, record appetites, and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors.
• Communicate positively with clients and ensure they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s).
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure safe use of chemicals; complete laundry.
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before leaving.
• Adhere to the hospital’s safety and wellness regulations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Show up for work regularly; full‑time presence at work is essential for every shift.
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization.
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (e.g., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine).

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year small animal veterinary setting experience assisting technicians and veterinarians with appointments and outpatient care.

• Small animal veterinary setting experience with pre‑ and post‑surgical care and recovery monitoring.
• Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.
• Uses sound judgment when handling patients and always takes appropriate precautionary steps.
• Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.
• Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
• Demonstrates responsibility in completing all job tasks.
• Consistently follows sanitization and sterilization policies and procedures.
• Completes tasks quickly and thoroughly without prompting.
• Manages time and prioritizes work tasks effectively.
• Keeps up‑to‑date with new technical skills and knowledge in the field.
• Takes appropriate steps to perform operation checks and maintenance of equipment.

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM–5:30 PM.
• Candidate would need to be available for shift coverage for fellow team members’ PTO on Thursdays.
• Planned PTO and fill‑in schedules are communicated and posted a minimum of 5 weeks in advance.

$17—$20 USD

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster).
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
• Team member pet discounts.
• Emotional wellbeing support—including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP.
• CE stipends and career development resources.
• Grant Circle—a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship.
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources.

Pet Vet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.
EOE, M/F/D/V

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