Veterinary Assistant

Sheridan Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Our technical team plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care during appointments by coordinating and executing treatment plans and providing thorough client education.

In this role, you will primarily assist during exams and outpatient care, maintain detailed medical records, review treatment plans, and address clients' questions. Additionally, you will coordinate with your team to manage the veterinarian’s orders, ensuring the highest level of patient care and maintaining an efficient workflow to keep exams running on schedule. This position is ideal for those who excel in client engagement and schedule management.

This is a flexible position, with either a 5-8s or 4-10s schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday. No weekends! Candidates must be willing to work opening or closing shifts. We are open to Full-time or Part-time scheduling.

Full-time benefits and compensation:

• Compensation: $16-19/hour, based on experience and skillset
• Bonus package: $500 for those with 3 years of consecutive, current VA experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Pet care discounts
• Uniform allowance

Minimum qualifications and skillset:

• 1-3 years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Patient restraint
  • Medication administration
  • Basic assisting skills (nail trims, TPR, anal glands)
  • Exam notes/scribe
  • Client communication/education

With a mission centered around community and relationships, our team at Sheridan Animal Hospital has been committed to providing individualized care to our rural community since 2013. Our 5,000 square foot hospital allows us to provide routine and emergency medical and surgical services for small animals, and common pocket pets, with state-of-the-art equipment. Our doctors are supported by a talented team, and we take active measures to encourage our staff’s continued growth and happiness at our clinic and within veterinary medicine. We have a fantastic team full of coworkers who become friends and are happy to work with great clientele.

Our core values:

• Finding the very best individuals to care for pets
• Supporting our team’s education, excellence, and happiness
• Investing in technology and quality medications
• Choosing to uphold the highest standards of veterinary medicine

If you’re interested in joining a collaborative and tenured team, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!