Veterinary Assistant
Petersen Pet Hospital
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Description
Veterinary Assistant
Petersen Pet Hospital is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect:
As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
- Paid time off- Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO. Take the time you need to recharge
- 401(k) with a generous company We invest in your future while you care for our pets today.
Salary: From $14 an hour
Schedule: 36-40 hours per week, including every other Saturday
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 preferred
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment preferred
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately preferred
About Petersen Pet Hospital
Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha, Iowa is a beautiful, progressive, 8 doctor small animal practice. We are AAHA Accredited, Fear Free, pocket pet friendly upscale practice with an old-fashioned ethic of kindness, quality and caring. Our doctors and team are dedicated to making a visit to our practice a low stress event for our patients and their owners and our client testimonials attest to our success. Led by Dr. Petersen, Dr. Saunders and Dr. McGinty, our veterinarians are well educated and experienced. Most of all, they simply love animals. They are backed by a skilled support team that is friendly and enthusiastic.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
About this role
Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support its team of eight veterinarians and technicians in a progressive, AAHA-accredited small animal practice. You'll work 36 to 40 hours per week, including every other Saturday, assisting with examinations, surgeries, and treatments while handling and restraining animals with care. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include preparing and sterilizing examination and surgical areas, collecting diagnostic samples, administering medications under veterinary supervision, and maintaining medical records and clinic cleanliness.
The role suits someone with prior experience in a veterinary setting and familiarity with disinfection, medication administration, and diagnostic equipment, though these are listed as preferred rather than required. You'll need physical capability to work safely with animals and comfort communicating with pet owners about care and follow-up. Petersen Pet Hospital emphasizes a low-stress, compassionate approach to animal care and client service, so reliability and genuine enthusiasm for the work matter.
The position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off with holidays, and an employee pet discount. Starting pay is $14 per hour.
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
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