Bay Veterinary Hospital - Veterinary Assistant

Bay Beach Veterinary Hospital - Veterinary Assistant

Who is Vet Evolve?

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.

Job description for a veterinary assistant.

Summary: The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing care for animals. This role involves assisting in medical procedures, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and enhancing the overall experience for clients and their pets.

Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and medical procedures.
• Prepare animals and equipment for surgery and other procedures.
• Administer medications and vaccinations as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the clinic, including sterilization of instruments.
• Provide general care and feeding for animals in the clinic.
• Record keeping and updating of patients' medical files.
• Educate clients on basic pet care and post‑treatment care instructions.
• Assist in handling and restraining animals safely and humanely.

Required Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a veterinary or animal care setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Basic understanding of animal behavior and medical terminology.
• Physical stamina to lift and restrain pets of various sizes.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely.
• Certification as a Veterinary Assistant (preferred but not required).

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.

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

• A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.
• A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
• An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
• An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

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