Chippewa Animal Clinic is looking for an energetic, eager-to-learn, compassionate
Veterinary Assistant
to support our veterinarian in providing excellent care to our patients!

You will be responsible for assisting veterinary staff in examining and monitoring animal patients, performing administrative tasks, and maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in the exam and operating rooms. Our ideal candidate is willing to learn new skills and develop their talents as an assistant. You must have a passion for caring for animals and excellent customer service skills. Team members must possess good critical thinking and problem solving skills, compassion, a positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. If this sounds like you, we would love to sit down and meet with you!
This job description does not necessarily cover every task or duty that might be assigned. There may be additional responsibilities assigned as necessary.
Duties include:
Care for animals by feeding, watering, and exercising
Assist in holding and restraining animals during exams and surgical procedures
Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and tools
Ensure exam and operating rooms are stocked and sterilized
Change animal bandages, bedding, and kennel materials
Ensure all cages and kennels are clean
Administer medications
Assist in collecting samples such as blood or urine for testing
Communicate with owners and families on surgery and recovery instructions
Answer and triage phone calls
Perform administrative duties such as updating files and processing payments
Fill prescriptions
Schedule appointments and surgeries
Discharge surgical patients
Educate clients on general pet care
We have full time positions available. Experience in the animal field is preferred, but not required!

Please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 references to be considered; you may email these items to [email protected] or apply on Indeed.

Please do not call our clinic as we are busy answering client phone calls.