Riverside Animal Hospital is growing and looking for a veterinary assistant to add to our clinic family! We are currently a three-doctor, appointment only practice. We do not have overnight shifts, or on-call hours. Our patient roster includes companion pets, pocket pets, and some exotics. Full-time and part- time hours available. At Riverside Animal Hospital we offer CE allowance, health benefits, and different growth opportunities. We also offer a flexible schedule, PTO, and paid holidays. Our veterinary assistant will be responsible for assisting the doctors and veterinary staff in the exam rooms, performing administrative tasks, and maintaining a clean environment.
Veterinary Assistant Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Obtain client information patient medical history
- Bring animals back to exam room and perform initial evaluation
- Perform diagnostics; digital radiographs, in-house and reference laboratory (IDEXX)
- Assist in holding and restraining animals during exams and surgical procedures
- Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and tools
- Ensure exam rooms are stocked and sterilized
- Change animal bandages, bedding, and kennel materials
- Ensure all cages and kennels are clean
- Administer medications
- Assist in collecting samples such as blood or urine for testing
- Communicate with owners and families on instructions
- Perform administrative duties such as updating files and processing payments
Veterinary Assistant Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in animal care or in a clinic preferred
- Able to communicate clearly with clients and staff
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Basic understanding of animal behavior and health care
- Passion for working with animals and their owners
- Attention to detail in order to maintain accurate patient records
- Physical ability to restrain larger pets when necessary
Benefits include:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
We are proud of our clinic and would love to tell you more about it!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Riverside Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
