Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Hamilton Animal Hospital

Hamilton Animal Hospital is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Hamilton is just a 5-minute drive from the beautiful surf! Our multi-veterinarian team is dedicated to providing top-notch general and urgent care, as well as surgical and dental services, all seven days a week. At Hamilton Animal Hospital, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional veterinary care in a warm and compassionate environment where pets are treated like family. Our mission is to support responsible pet ownership, promote preventative health care, and offer valuable educational opportunities to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain patient history from clients
• Restrain canine and felines appropriately
• Complete lab work as required
• Take radiographs as directed and have an understanding of positioning and radiation safety
• Perform intravenous catheter placement and assist in collecting samples for diagnostics
• Use correct veterinary terminology to complete medical records and provide instruction and information to clients
• Proper drug calculations
• Administer injections and other treatments as directed 
• Monitor anesthesia and prepare patients for surgery
• Perform dental prophylaxis and dental imaging
• Fill prescriptions and have an understanding of commonly used medications
• Clearly and effectively provide client education

Qualifications and Skills: 

• At least 1 year of experience performing above duties
• Confidence with anesthesia monitoring, dental assisting, and pre/post op care
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs and calculations
• Be a strong patient advocate
• Be a dynamic team player and communicator
• High School Diploma/GED

Available Schedule: Full-time position, must have weekend availability and be open to working closing shifts

• We are open: M-F 7am-7pm
• Saturdays 8am-5pm
• Sundays 9am-4pm

Benefits We Offer: 

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience ($19.00 - $24.00 per hour)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k + company match
• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional development support
• Mental health assistance
• Employee discounts on veterinary services
• Scrub allowance
• Employee Referral Program
• Hardworking and empathetic work environment! 

Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you! 

Hamilton Animal Hospital is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.