Veterinary Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Animal Medical Center of Saline is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.
This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to continue utilizing and developing a well-rounded skillset across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures
. We are seeking dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask efficiently, anticipate team needs, communicate professionally, and take pride in delivering exceptional support throughout every stage of the patient visit.
- Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
- Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
- Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
- Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
- Monitoring anesthesia and supporting patient recovery as directed by the veterinary team
- Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
- Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
- Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
- Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
- Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces
- Compensation: $17 - $21 per hour, for each hour worked
- This is a flexible, full-time position, with a 4-10s schedule and availability needed Monday-Thursday, and rotating Saturdays.
- Bonus package:
Up to $500 depending on experience - Health package:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
* Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
Minimum qualifications and skill set:- 1+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant experience preferred
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
- Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles
- Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
- Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs preferred
- Ability to maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
- Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service
Our 4-doctor hospital offers a comprehensive range of services—from wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostics, dentistry, microchipping, and parasite control to advanced procedures like cold-laser therapy, and radiology. Our clients consistently praise our hospital’s warm, compassionate atmosphere, highly skilled and accommodating staff, and reasonable pricing— We are proud to have earned a stellar 4.9-star average rating from hundreds of reviews. Whether for routine check-ups or surgical needs, our hospital is proud to provide trusted veterinary care to local community pets.
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