Veterinary Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Company Description
Gentle Care Animal Hospital was created to offer a wide range of veterinary services: preventive care, wellness exams, internal medicine, pet surgery, and dental care. In addition, Gentle Care provides a blend of traditional and integrative veterinary medicine, pet boarding, CONSERVATIVE & 24‑hour emergency care, and an owner education program to support pet owners throughout the life of their animals. Learn more about us.
Job Description
Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, sample collection and analysis, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases, medication administration, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises, and may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. Opportunities for virtual and hands‑on training and continuing development are available.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
- Compassionate, calm, team player, multi‑tasker, and strong communicator.
- Must be able to properly restrain pets.
- Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
- Self‑starter with a desire to advance knowledge and skillset.
We Offer Our Staff
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401k matching, life & supplemental insurance, HSA & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for all employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (for licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions
- Additional benefits may be available (personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses, etc.)
- Hiring eligibility contingent on satisfactory background check.
Employment Type:
Full Time.
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