Veterinary Assistant

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off

Independently Owned | AAHA-Accredited | No Nights, No Emergency On-Calls

Rootstown Veterinary Hospital is a high-quality, privately owned, three-doctor small animal practice seeking a compassionate, motivated, and experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

We are a well-established hospital dedicated to exceptional patient care and outstanding client service. Privately owned and operated, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment where our staff can continue to learn and support our patients and clients.

What Makes Our Hospital Different?

• Supportive Environment: We don't believe in leaving you stranded. We operate with an incredible support team, ensuring you always have the backup needed for seamless patient care.
• Top-Tier Care Standards: We prioritize medical excellence and community trust over corporate volume. We facilitate 
• A Tight-Knit Team Culture: We support each other on the floor and connect off the floor through regular team events, a monthly book club, and interactive quarterly meetings where every voice is heard.
• Protect Your Peace: Love vet med but hate the grueling emergency hours? We have zero emergency or after-hours call shifts. When your scheduled shift is done, you go home.

Your Role in the Hospital

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will work alongside our team to support daily patient care, maintain efficient floor flow, and assist our veterinarians, technicians, and other assistants:

• Safely handle and restrain patients during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with diagnostic exams, care, and basic medication administration under supervision.
• Prepare, sanitize, and maintain examination, treatment, and surgical areas to strict standards.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments, packs, and medical equipment.
• Monitor and care for hospitalized patients (feeding, walking, and basic patient comfort).
• Collect and process basic non-invasive laboratory samples.
• Educate clients on general wellness, routine home care, and basic post-care instructions while maintaining accurate patient records.

Who You Are

• Experienced & Motivated: At least 2 years of previous experience as a veterinary assistant is required. We're looking for a reliable individual with a strong work ethic!
• Skilled in Handling: Comfortable with safe, compassionate restraint and attentive monitoring (bonus points for Fear Free certification!)
• Detail-Oriented & Adaptable: Organized and calm under pressure, eager to learn, and able to maintain floor flow in a fast-paced setting.
• Team-Oriented & Friendly: Clear communication skills, a collaborative positive energy, and a genuine passion for animal welfare and supporting your teammates.

Schedule & Perks

• Schedule: Full-time or part-time hours per week, with rotating Saturdays. No late nights or emergency hours.
• Pay: Competitive hourly wage ($15 – $17/hr, based on experience).
• Benefits: For full-time team members, we offer a 401(k) with company match, a generous uniform allowance, paid time off, and employee discounts for your own pets after 90 days.

If you’re looking for a practice that values your hard work and feels like a second home (with extra pet hair and tail wags), we’d love to meet you!