Veterinary Assistant

GoodVets Scottsdale, AZ $16 - $20
Full Time Entry Level

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About This Role

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will be an essential part of the clinical team, supporting doctors and technicians in delivering excellent care while ensuring a clean, well-stocked, and welcoming hospital environment. This role is a hands-on opportunity to grow skills, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a collaborative, high-performing team.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain clean, organized exam rooms, kennels, and treatment areas
  • Feed, walk, bathe, and monitor hospitalized and boarding patients
  • Safely restrain animals for exams, treatments, and procedures
  • Collect and label samples for diagnostic testing
  • Prepare surgical and exam rooms, including sterilization of instruments and equipment
  • Observe and report signs of illness, distress, or abnormal behavior
  • Keep exam and treatment areas fully stocked with necessary supplies
  • Assist with medication dispensing and ensure accurate patient records
  • Support technicians in prepping patients for surgery, imaging, and diagnostics
  • Stand, walk, and move throughout the hospital for extended periods; lift and carry up to 50 lbs
  • Work safely around anesthesia, radiation, and potential exposure to infectious diseases

Requirements

  • A compassionate, team-first attitude
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • A proactive mindset with a desire to learn and grow professionally

Nice to Have

  • Previous experience in animal care or veterinary setting

Skills

Communication * Organization * Multitasking * Diagnostic Testing * Animal handling * Sterilization techniques * Patient record keeping *

* Required skills

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Disability coverage
Personal Time
Vision Insurance
401k with a company match
Flexible spending options
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Vacation days
Employee discounts on veterinary care and products

About GoodVets

GoodVets is a growing network of locally owned animal hospitals across the US, focused on empowering veterinarians and delivering exceptional care with full autonomy.

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