Role
Location
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Equine Veterinary Assistant (Part Time)
Who We Are:
We are a busy Equine-specific veterinary practice that offers both ambulatory and outpatient appointments, as well as a full hospitalization and referral surgery. We strive to maintain a positive culture and work/life balance is important to us. We provide quality, compassionate care to all of our equine patients and value our team and our clients.
What We Are Looking For:
Ideally, you are a motivated & energetic person who wants to enjoy coming to work every day. You must be an effective communicator with the ability to muti-task. Prior horse experience is required; prior veterinary experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Attention to detail is necessary and a sense of humor is highly recommended.
At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.
Because life is better with pets.
We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.
With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:
- Local autonomy with national support
- Career mobility and development opportunities
- A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first
You care for pets. We care for you.
Position Overview
- The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist doctors with exams, treatments & procedures
- Assist hospital team in care of hospitalized cases
- Enter invoices and medical records
- Maintain equipment and inventory program
- Provide exceptional client service- in person & over the phone
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Maintain facility cleanliness
- Get to work outside a lot of the time (but sometimes it rains.. make sure you bring your jacket!)
Qualifications (Required)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 years equine experience (does not have to be professional experience)
- Prior veterinary experience (large animal or small animal)
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
- Care and Compassion – displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support
- Animal Restraint and Safety – uses sound judgment when handling patients and always takes appropriate precautionary steps when needed
- Communication – uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others
- Team Orientation – works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals
- Dependability – demonstrates responsibility in completing all job tasks
- Cleanliness Standards – consistently follows sanitization and sterilization policies and procedures
- Energy and Productivity – completes tasks quickly and thoroughly without prompting
- Time Management – manages time and prioritizes work tasks effectively
- Technical Skills and Learning – keeps up-to-date with new technical skills and knowledge in the field
- Care and Use of Equipment – takes appropriate steps to perform operation checks and maintenance of equipment
Schedule:
- Minimum 2 shifts/week, would be Monday-Friday from 7:30AM-5:30PM
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
- Awesome co-workers
- Continuing education opportunities
- Competitive wage
- Paid vacation & holiday pay
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Life/short/long term insurance
No phone calls please.
At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.
Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.
You care for pets. We care for you.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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