Lick Vet - Veterinary Assistant

Vet Evolve is a people‑first organization that provides industry know‑how and reliable support to veterinary teams, enabling them to deliver exceptional patient care. We focus on creating a genuine, supportive, people‑focused environment that prioritizes each individual to ensure they are achieving their career goals and are fulfilled personally, professionally, and financially. Our culture is driven by the core values Serve, Evolve, and Trust, and every day our mission is to make things better for veterinary professionals.

We are seeking a full‑time Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Big Lick Vet. We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers devoted to progressive veterinary medicine and pride ourselves on the level of care and compassion we provide to both clients and patients.

We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to delivering exceptional service and the highest quality care in a client‑friendly environment. Compensation will vary depending on experience and skill.

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

• 401(k) with Matching
• Supplemental Benefits, including Long‑Term Disability and Short‑Term Disability
• Health Savings Accounts
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Exceptional Employee Pet Discount
• Yearly Uniform Allowance
• Community outreach events
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for continued education

Some qualities we look for in an ideal candidate:

• Positive attitude – Attitude is Everything! Protecting a healthy culture is a top priority.
• A sense of humor is a must. We believe in working hard and having fun while doing it!
• Dedication to the profession!
• Communication to both staff and clients with respect and compassion.
• Willingness and flexibility.
• Reliability, organization, and professionalism.
• Friendly demeanor and compassion for the people and pets we serve.
• The ability to work closely in a team setting – collaboration is key!

Required Skills:

• Efficiency and organization
• Ability to take a thorough medical history and relay that history in a concise but thorough manner
• Comfort working in an environment where exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other biological materials is common
• Effective client communication and education (excellent written and verbal skills)
• Maintain clean and safe facilities
• Contribute to team meetings, attend team events, and provide input into challenges.
• Answering phones and assist front desk staff when needed.
• Proper maintenance of medical records
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Client communication and education (excellent written and verbal skills)

Abilities that are a plus (but we will train you if you haven’t quite learned yet)!

• Be able to comfort, restrain and handle aggressive or non‑aggressive feline and canine patients
• Running in‑house lab work
• Processing reference lab samples
• Understanding of veterinary pharmacology
• Knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to decipher medical records
• Assisting in Surgery and Dentistry
• Performing Radiographs
• Assist doctors and veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, and proactively set up any equipment and/or tools to be used for a patient
• Dispense medications
• Collect laboratory samples
• Perform all aspects of routine pet care, including feeding, walking, monitoring, and observing animals in clinic

Education: High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience: Veterinary – 1 Year (Preferred)

Work Type: In Person

Ready to Learn More?

We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.

As set forth in Vet Evolve’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.