Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Practice Partners
$16 - $18 / hour
Need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview? Contact us.
JobMinglr uses automated technology to recommend jobs based on profile information and job preferences. Match Score does not determine eligibility for a position, prevent a user from viewing or applying to a job, or make hiring decisions on behalf of an employer.
Description
30th Street Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary 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 mission to create a better world for animals and the people who love them, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
Salary: $16-$18 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM. The position follows a four-day workweek, with a rotating Saturday shift from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
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
- Greet clients and their pets, complete the appointment sign-in process, confirm appointment details, and escort clients to exam rooms.
- Ensure accurate service and product sales accounting, handle payments, process credit/debit cards, and schedule future appointments.
- Answer client calls for appointments, hospital inquiries, medication refills, and other requests. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-ups.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About 30th Street Animal Hospital
30th Street Animal Hospital has been a trusted cornerstone of the East Indianapolis community since 1952. Originally founded on the very site we call home today, we have grown into a modern, full-service veterinary hospital — while never losing sight of the personal, family-centered care that has defined us for over 70 years.
Our state-of-the-art facility features six exam rooms, a fully equipped surgical suite, a dedicated isolation ward, and advanced diagnostic capabilities, giving our team the tools to provide the highest quality care right here in the East Indy and Lawrence community.
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.
#CSR
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- professional development
About this role
30th Street Animal Hospital, a long-established East Indianapolis practice, is looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support its veterinarians and technicians across a range of clinical and administrative tasks. You'd be hands-on with animal care—assisting during exams and surgeries, handling restraint, collecting samples, and administering medications—while also managing the front desk, client communication, appointment scheduling, and payment processing. The role demands comfort working directly with animals, familiarity with basic veterinary procedures like disinfection and diagnostic equipment, and the physical capability to handle animals safely.
The position runs Monday through Friday with a rotating Saturday morning shift, operating on a four-day workweek schedule. Shifts fall between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM depending on the day. Compensation is $16–$18 per hour based on your experience and qualifications. Full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and professional development support. This role would suit someone seeking entry or mid-level experience in veterinary medicine who is comfortable balancing direct animal care with customer-facing and clerical responsibilities.
How this employer is doing
average
- Recent Acquisition
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
In the news
Audax-backed Veterinary Practice Partners acquires Caring Hands Animal Hospital, pehub.com
This role's local market on JobMinglr
Pay for this role
$16 to $18 per hour
That is the employer's posted range, and where you land in it is usually decided in one conversation. Before that conversation, run the numbers: analyze an offer for this role.
Before you apply, worth reading
How JobMinglr reads this job
Every listing here is scored against your profile before you apply: skills overlap, experience level, location and work arrangement, each weighted and explained. You see the score and the reasons, not just a list. How the matching works.