Veterinary Assistant

At PawDoc, we are reimagining veterinary care to be more accessible, transparent, and stress-free for every pet family. By combining high-quality medicine with a concierge-style experience, we make it easier for pet parents to get the care their pets need—without the anxiety or uncertainty. [PawDoc Urgent Care](https://pawdoc.com/about-our-pet-urgent-care/) bridges the gap between general practice and emergency/overnight care, offering non-life-threatening urgent care for pets in need. Our client-centric approach is designed around convenience and connection. From pre-visit digital onboarding to real-time SMS updates, we keep pet owners informed and engaged every step of the way. Our reception-less, open lobby ensures every client and pet is personally welcomed, while our team takes time to sit down with clients, review care plans, and build trust. We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who shares our core values of Respect, Wow Service, Learning, Fun, and Doing the Right Thing. Our compensation package includes starting base pay between $21 - $26. We offer a great benefits package including, but not limited to: health insurance (vision, medical, dental, health savings/flexible spending), life and disability insurance, 401K with company contribution, PTO, CE allowance, uniform allowance, reimbursement for membership dues and license fees, and more. **POSITION SUMMARY:** The Veterinary Assistant supports and assists the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, ensuring the safety of pets and clients, and the continuity of quality veterinary care. They work to keep pets safe and comfortable during their visit. **WHAT YOU’LL DO (Essential Functions):** • Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun • Obtain initial patient information, medical histories, vaccination records, and the reason for the pet’s visit. Document patient information, and update records • Calm, soothe, comfort, and restrain pets before, during, and after procedures • Take note on examination results and updates records as directed by veterinarians • Provide the owners education, resources and information on how best to care for pets in general, at the Veterinarian’s direction, for specific conditions, and after various procedures • Monitor and track pet’s physical status and vital signs following surgery • Monitor, record, and report the physical condition and vital signs of the hospitalized pets • Clean and disinfect cages, pens, runs, and boarding areas •Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms, medical equipment, and surgery between each appointment • Feed, water, bathe, and exercise pets during their visit • Respond to general questions from clients • Perform and set up procedures that do not require Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician assistance • Examine pets, performing basic health checks, looking for signs of disease, illness, or injury, and treat them under the direction of the Veterinarian • May administer medication, perform routine laboratory tests, fill prescriptions, and educate client on use and side effects of medication under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician • Provide professional, efficient, quality care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity • Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets • Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care • Perform other duties as requested **WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (Essential Qualifications):** Education: • High School Diploma or GED required Professional Licenses/Certifications: • Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program preferred Experience: • One year of experience in a pet care setting preferred Skills, Ability and Knowledge: • Broad knowledge of animal science • Basic k…