Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Location
- Ankeny, IA
- Listed
- 4 days ago
Job duties include, but are not limited to
Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
- Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
- Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
Qualifications & Requirements
We're looking for
- An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience required.
- Must be able to properly restrain pets.
- Evening and weekend shift availability.
- Compassionate and calm team player.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
- Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
We offer our staff
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation + Shift Differential Opportunities
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)
- Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.
- *Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
About the Company
Priority Pet Urgent Care is excited to bring a brand-new, state-of-the-art urgent care hospital to Ankeny, IA, opening in late December, 2026!
Open daily from 3pm - 12 midnight, Priority Pet Urgent Care is designed to provide convenient, high-quality care for pets with urgent medical needs while creating an exceptional experience for clients and team members.
Our mission is simple
provide easy access to quality veterinary care while ensuring every client knows their pet is our priority. We value teamwork, accountability, compassion, and excellence, and we are committed to creating an environment where our teams can grow and succeed alongside the hospital.
From Alliance Animal Health's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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