Veterinary Assistant at Petersen Pet Hospital

Hiawatha, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Handling, Restraint, Veterinary Assistance, Surgical Preparation, Laboratory Tests, Medication Administration, Vaccinations, Medical Record Keeping, Customer Communication, Sanitation, Disinfection, Diagnostic Equipment Use

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Veterinary Assistant Petersen Pet Hospital is hiring a full-time Vet 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 team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with: All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too. Paid time off- Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO. Take the time you need to recharge 401(k) with a generous company We invest in your future while you care for our pets today. Salary: From $14 per hour Schedule: 36-40 hours per week, including every other Saturday 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 preferred Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment preferred Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately preferred About Petersen Pet Hospital Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha, Iowa is a beautiful, progressive, 8 doctor small animal practice. We are AAHA Accredited, Fear Free, pocket pet friendly upscale practice with an old-fashioned ethic of kindness, quality and caring. Our doctors and team are dedicated to making a visit to our practice a low stress event for our patients and their owners and our client testimonials attest to our success. Led by Dr. Petersen, Dr. Saunders and Dr. McGinty, our veterinarians are well educated and experienced. Most of all, they simply love animals. They are backed by a skilled support team that is friendly and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Assistant will support veterinarians and vet techs during procedures, safely handle animals, and perform basic laboratory tests like sample collection. Key duties also involve administering medications, maintaining medical records, and ensuring the clinic environment is clean and sanitary.