Veterinary Assistant (Floater)

Ability to work efficiently and effectively individually as well as with team-members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment

Support multiple specialty services and may be called upon to assist with inpatient and emergency services as needed

Communicating with clients to obtain thorough patient histories; providing accurate and relevant information about patients to attending clinicians and veterinary students; recording important information into patient's electronic medical record

Proficiency in small animal restraint techniques to promote the safety of patients and personnel; obtaining laboratory samples via phlebotomy, fine needle aspiration, or other methods; implementation, monitoring, and recovery of patients prescribed sedation plans

Teaching, coaching, and assisting senior veterinary students with specialized technical tasks

Operating and maintaining equipment; inventorying, ordering, and stocking supplies; cleaning and disinfecting clinic area according to hospital protocols and standards; appropriate handling of medical/biological/infectious/hazardous waste

Administering intravenous, subcutaneous, and oral medications to patients via prescribed protocols

May be responsible for, or assist in, billing clients, inputting charges, and/or similar tasks

Qualifications

Depending upon the combination of education and experience, the qualified candidate will be selected as Veterinary Assistant and assigned Levels II or III.

Level II: Requires a high school diploma plus 2 years of professional experience in the care and comfort of animals.

Level III: Requires a high school diploma plus 4 years of professional experience in the care and comfort of animals. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Substitutions allowed for Education:
Related work experience may be accepted in lieu of education (2 years of experience for each year of required education).

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
Degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience.

Contract Type

Continuing

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Posted Date

8/13/2026