Veterinary Assistant - Medical District Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary Assistant

Responsible for providing support to veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians. This support includes but is not limited to providing patient care, maintaining accurate medical records, providing clerical assistance, supporting hospital staff, and providing a high level of customer service.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides standard paramedical support and nursing care
• Assist faculty, staff, or students in identifying, weighing, and conducting physical examinations
• Communicate with clients including taking histories and providing client education and discharge instructions in emergent situations
• Provide nursing care, such as monitoring patient's bodily functions and noting irregularities (temperature, respirations, heartbeat, amount and frequency of food consumption, defecation, and urination): assisting with insertion and maintenance of catheters and tubes; assisting with biopsies, care of critical and/or emergency patients, and other diagnostic testing
• Operate physiological support and monitoring devices. Responsible for the maintenance of the equipment
• Prepare animals and surgical area for surgical procedures; administer pre-medication for anesthesia and help in surgery under the direct supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician
• Operate, clean, and perform maintenance of equipment or instruments (such as respirators, nebulizers, blood gas analyzers, suction units, E.C.G., incubators, steam autoclaves, anesthesia machines, diagnostic radiographs equipment, and lab equipment). Clean, supply and maintain treatment and laboratory area
• Collect blood, fecal, and urine supplies; prepare sample to send out for laboratory analysts and for in-house laboratories
• Assist with preparing, administering and monitoring of a variety of analgesics, tranquilizers, drugs administered, and client communications. Enter charges into health information system
• Maintain and update records of patient examination, treatments, drugs administered, and client communications. Enter changes into the health information system
• Assisting in paramedical activities and to recognize and respond to physiological abnormalities such as shock, hypotension, renal failure, bloat, BDV, etc.
• Greet clients, admit and discharge patients and enter patient data: assist clients in-person and over-the-phone in a prompt, friendly, caring, and helpful manner. Answer telephones and direct and/or answer client calls appropriately. Relay instructions or follow-up inquiries by the veterinarian as requested
• Maintain cleanliness of the reception area and exam rooms
• Perform other duties as requested

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

A normal office setting in a veterinary practice can be fast-paced at times and involves exposure to a variety of animals. The handling of any animal presents some element of risk or injury, including zoonotic diseases. Persons allergic to animal dander may experience discomfort in this position. This position entails restraining animals of various species for examination. The amount of physical exertion will vary with assignments. For example, the technician may be moving a 40 pound dog on and off an examination table. The effects of this position will directly affect clients, clinical staff, and students as assigned to cases.

Minimum Qualifications:

Per SUCSS Class Spec High school diploma or equivalent. Working knowledge of professional business office protocol, clerical procedures, and medical office routines. Strong customer service orientation and ability to work well with others, even in stressful situations. Ability to quickly learn the MDVC practice management software and accurately maintain medical records. Working knowledge of medical and veterinary terminology. Knowledge of operating computers. Intermediate arithmetic skills. Possess knowledge of companion animals and ability to work around animals. Ability to multitask as well as provide complete follow through. Position requires a great deal of tact, diplomacy, and patience. The employee will need to continuously develop new methods and skills dealing with clients and clinical staff successfully.

Appointment Information:

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4079 - Veterinary Assistant position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/3/2026. The budgeted salary range for the position is $23 per hour. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information:

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Friday, July 24, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Monica Castro-Gallegos, View email address on click.appcast.io. For questions regarding the application process, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.