Veterinary Assistant

Company Description

Since 1972, Northarlington Animal Clinic has proudly served the northwest Columbus community as a trusted partner in veterinary medicine. As a full-service animal hospital, we welcome dogs, cats, pigs, reptiles, and small mammals with the same standard of excellence and compassion.

Our team is dedicated to more than just medicine—we emphasize preventative care, client education, and the human-animal bond. Every visit is an opportunity to create a positive, lasting impact, whether through everyday wellness, advanced medical care, or community outreach.

We foster an environment built on kindness, integrity, and collaboration, where both clients and staff feel supported. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, driven by continuous learning, and eager to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families, you'll find a home here.

Hospital Hours:

• Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 6:30pm
• Saturday: 8:00am – 2:00pm
• Sunday: Closed

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Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, 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 (applies to 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 Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
• • Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
• For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit