Veterinary Assistant

Lakeland Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our mission to provide the most comprehensive and personalized care for our highly-valued clients and their pets in a warm and welcoming state-of-the-art facility, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Annual Continuing education allowance.
• Paid Time Off for Full Time employees.
• Uniform allowance and yearly shoe credit.
• 401k employer match (3.5%)
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 100% paid short-term disability.
• Generous Pet Discounts: Our staff receives thousands per year in free and discounted care!!
• Free adult YMCA membership!

Salary: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule:

• Veterinary Assistants are scheduled to work four, 9-hour days from 7:20 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one full day off per week.
• Qualified assistants are required to participate, taking an even share of call hours on weekends (approximately 2-3 weekends per year with one holiday).
• Assistants also may be required to stay past the end of their shift to assist the doctor with any emergencies that may arise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets' care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Lakeland Veterinary Hospital

Our well-established, AAHA-Accredited Hospital is proud to have Dr. Deb Piepgras, DVM, as our Medical Director. Lakeland Veterinary Hospital maintains a higher standard for veterinary service, and therefore opted to participate in the accreditation process, and adopt the standards of the AAHA to ensure we are offering the most technologically advanced and safe methods for veterinary medicine. Our practice has proudly been AAHA-accredited since 1999.