Veterinary Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain thorough medical histories from pet owners
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for appointments and assist veterinarians during examinations
• Provide routine patient care, administer vaccines, and safely restrain patients for exams and treatments
• Collect laboratory samples, perform blood draws, run in-house laboratory diagnostics, and prepare samples for outside laboratories
• Educate clients on medications, preventive care, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure timely documentation of patient care
• Clean, stock, and organize exam rooms and treatment areas to support daily hospital operations
• Support a variable caseload depending on seasonal demand while maintaining efficient workflow
• Assist with scheduling, client check-in/check-out, answering phones, and other duties as assigned

About You

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a veterinary practice, or currently enrolled in a Veterinary Technician program
• Strong communicator with a warm, client-focused approach
• Detail-oriented, team-minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced general practice environment
• Experience working with exotics is a plus!

Benefits

• Shared impact bonus resulting from hospital profitability 💸
• 50% discounts on care for all teammate pets *exclusions apply + free clinical exams🐾
• Comprehensive medical (virtual care included), dental, and vision insurance to support your health while you care for theirs 
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
• $1,000 annual CE allowance to invest in your professional growth 📚
• Health and Dependent Care FSA/HSA accounts to maximize your tax savings and healthcare flexibility
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance to protect what matters most
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income if life throws you a curveball.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing free mental health counseling, legal and financial consultations, and family support services available 24/7 for you and your loved ones.
• Company provided access to Calm app and Talkspace therapy services
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays to support your work-life balance
• Consistent growth opportunities to advance your career
• Annual engagement surveys so your voice shapes our workplace culture and policies
• Annual event to celebrate and recognize our wonderful teams 🎉

Why Join Groveway?

• Culture & Values: A true work family built on values, respect, and dedication to the community we serve.
• Work Environment: Friendly, supportive, and committed to delivering high-quality medicine while maintaining work-life balance.
• Client Base: A loyal, community-driven clientele with growing demand for exotic pet care.
• Team: Local staff with a shared passion for exotics—especially reptiles!

If you’re ready to join a supportive team where your role truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.