Veterinary Assistant

About the Team

Clinical Care at Milo & Mew is built to support excellent medicine and the people delivering it. We run calm, well-coordinated clinics where assistants, technicians, veterinarians, and client experience teammates work as one unit-communicating clearly, anticipating needs, and showing up for pets and pet parents with confidence and compassion.We're creating an environment where high-quality care is consistent, teamwork is real, and learning is part of the job-so veterinary medicine can be both joyful and sustainable.

About the Role

As a Veterinary Assistant, you are a hands-on clinical support partner- helping keep patient flow smooth, supporting diagnostics and treatments, and delivering thoughtful nursing care. You'll work closely with veterinarians and technicians to ensure pets are safe, comfortable, and cared for at every step, while contributing to a clinic environment that feels organized, welcoming, and humane.This role includes weekend availability (Saturday or Sunday). Tele-triage shifts may be available with an additional stipend.

In this role, you will:

• Recognize common illnesses and red flags, and elevate potential emergencies quickly and appropriately
• Assist with patient intake and assessment: obtain histories, record vitals, and document observations clearly
• Support veterinarians and technicians with diagnostics and treatments- preparing rooms, patients, and supplies to keep care moving
• Provide basic husbandry and nursing care, prioritizing comfort, safety, and low-stress handling
• Monitor patients for changes and communicate updates promptly to the medical team
• Assist with radiography positioning and image capture support
• Prepare and process samples for reference laboratories; ensure proper labeling, handling, and documentation
• Run in-house diagnostics as trained (e.g., basic lab tests) and maintain clean, accurate workflows
• Prepare and administer medications as directed and within role scope, following clinic protocols
• Support tele-triage shifts (when scheduled), helping route concerns appropriately and ensuring timely follow-up
• Maintain a hospitable, ready clinic environment: restocking, cleaning/turnover support, equipment readiness, and task follow-through

You might thrive in this role if you:

• Are calm, capable, and action-oriented- especially when the clinic gets busy
• Have strong instincts for patient safety and take pride in doing the basics exceptionally well
• Enjoy being a trusted teammate: observant, reliable, and quick to step in without being asked
• Communicate clearly and kindly with both pet parents and coworkers
• Want to keep growing-learning new technical skills and contributing to a high-functioning clinic culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant (or closely related clinical support role)
• Weekend availability (Saturday or Sunday)
• Comfort with computers and online tools (EMRs, scheduling, internal communication)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and safely support patients in a clinical setting
• Strong teamwork, follow-through, and professionalism in a high-emotion environment

What We'll Offer You

• Competitive compensation and a strong benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match (where available)
• Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and company holidays
• Commuter benefits and health & wellness support programs (where available)
• Tele-triage stipend (when scheduled)
• Discounted veterinary care for your loved ones
• Clear pathways for growth and professional development
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on patients, pet parents, and your teammates
• A collaborative team that lives our values and has your back

About Milo & Mew

Milo & Mew is building veterinary clinics that feel better to walk into-and better to work in. We're rethinking the care experience end-to-end: clearer communication, calmer spaces, and systems that support clinicians and staff so they can focus on what matters-great medicine and genuine connection.

We believe the best care is delivered by teams who feel supported, respected, and set up to succeed. To achieve that, we value different perspectives, lived experiences, and ways of working—and we build with that diversity at the center.

Equal Opportunity, Fair Chance, and Accommodations

Milo & Mew is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.

Background checks may be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered consistent with relevant local and state requirements.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

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