Veterinary Assistant

divh2Veterinary Assistant Care Pet Clinic/h2pJoin a team elevating the practice with gold-standard medicine./ppCare Pet Clinic is growing, and we are excited to add a Veterinary Assistant to our dedicated, compassionate, high-performing team. Under the leadership of Dr. VanGundy, Medical Director, our hospital is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while creating a supportive, collaborative environment for all team members./ppIf you are passionate about veterinary medicine, eager to learn, and ready to grow within a clinic that practices at the highest standard, we want to meet you./ph2About the Role/h2pAs a Veterinary Assistant, you will be an essential part of our medical teamsupporting our doctors and technicians, assisting with patient care, and helping ensure every client receives a positive experience. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, compassionate, and thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment./ph2Key Responsibilities/h2ulliAssist veterinarians and RVTs during exams, treatments, and procedures/liliSafely restrain dogs and cats for exams, diagnostics, and medical care/liliPrepare exam rooms, surgical areas, and treatment spaces/liliCollect samples (fecal, urine, blood draw if trained/delegated by DVM/RVT per Ohio law)/liliPerform basic animal care: feeding, walking, husbandry, cleaning, monitoring/liliSupport surgical prep and recovery under supervision/liliMaintain hospital cleanliness and uphold protocols for infection control/liliProvide excellent client communication and education/liliAccurately document medical information in patient records/liliAssist with inventory, stocking, and equipment maintenance/liliHandle over-the-counter client needs and support workflow efficiency/li/ulh2Required Skills Qualifications (Ohio Veterinary Assistant Expectations)/h2pOhio does not require formal licensure for Veterinary Assistants, but Care Pet Clinic follows high professional standards. Veterinary Assistants in Ohio may perform tasks delegated by a veterinarian or RVT under appropriate supervision. Desired skills include:/ph3Technical Clinical Skills/h3ulliSafe animal handling and restraint for both cats and dogs/liliAbility to obtain basic diagnostic samples (fecal, urine, ear cytology; venipuncture if trained and allowed under supervision)/liliKnowledge of common veterinary terminology and preventive care/liliBasic understanding of medications, vaccines, and veterinary products/liliAbility to assist with anesthesia monitoring (heart rate, resp rate, temp) under supervision/liliProper cleaning/sterilization of instruments/liliUnderstanding of fear-free handling principles (preferred)/li/ulh3Client Service Communication Skills/h3ulliAbility to clearly communicate care instructions to clients/liliProfessional, positive, and compassionate client interaction/liliStrong teamwork and willingness to support all hospital departments/li/ulh3Operational Skills/h3ulliAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environment/liliAccurate data entry and recordkeeping/liliReliability, punctuality, and strong attention to detail/liliCommitment to hospital safety protocols and quality standards/li/ulh2Preferred Qualifications/h2ulliAt least one year experience in a veterinary hospital or animal care role/liliExperience supporting surgery prep/recovery/liliComfort working with computers and veterinary software/liliPassion for continued growth and learning within the veterinary field/li/ulh2What We Offer/h2ulliA supportive hospital culture centered around teamwork, mentorship, and growth/liliOpportunities to learn advanced skills alongside experienced RVTs and DVMs/liliLeadership committed to elevating medical standards and developing career pathways/liliCompetitive pay, benefits, and employee support through CareVet/li/ulh2Join Us/h2pIf you are ready to be part of a hospital team led by strong medical partnersDr. VanGundy and Dr. Solomanand want to help strengthen patient care and client experience, apply today!/ppCare Pet Clinic Where compassionate care meets exceptional medicine./p/div