Veterinary Assistant

Job description

**Dorset Street Animal Hospital is hiring full-time Veterinary Assistants** to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. **What to Expect** As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with: - **All the benefits you deserve—**medical, dental, vision, and retirement. - **Paid time off.** Take the time you need to recharge. - **Employee pet discount** because we know your pets are family, too. - **401(k) with a generous company match** to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today. - **Employee referral bonus.** Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country. **Salary:**$18.00 - $20.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. **Schedule:** The hospital is open 8 a.m.–8 p.m., seven days a week, and this position offers a 40-hour workweek. Weekend and evening shifts are required. **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 is preferred. - Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment. - Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. **About Dorset Street Animal Hospital** Dorset Street Animal Hospital is a brand new Urgent Care Veterinary practice in South Burlington, Vermont, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for dogs and cats across the greater Burlington area. As the sister hospital to Onion River Animal Hospital in Berlin, we recently expanded our services to include walk-in urgent care, giving Vermont pet owners a trusted place to turn when their pets need prompt attention. We believe in practicing excellent medicine, supporting our team with fair and livable wages, and fostering a welcoming, stress-free environment for both pets and their families. At Dorset Street, we're not just building a great veterinary practice — we're building a community of people who genuinely love what they do. *We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.*