Job Description
Veterinary Assistant – Swift Creek Animal Hospital & Pet Resort
Do you love animals, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that feels like family? Swift Creek Animal Hospital & Pet Resort is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our crew of compassionate animal lovers.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Assisting our doctors during appointments, surgeries, and vaccinations
• Performing blood draws, taking X-rays, and caring for instruments & clippers
• Keeping exam rooms, floors, and hospital areas clean and welcoming
• Helping with bathing pets (rubber ducky playlist optional )
• Managing laundry (because clean towels = happy patients!)
• Communicating with clients, doctors, teammates, and referral clinics
• Submitting prescriptions and entering important patient information
• Assisting with inventory and making sure we never run out of the good stuff
• Lifting up to 40 lbs multiple times a day (think adorable but wiggly pups)
What We’re Looking For:
• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant
• A friendly, team-oriented personality with great communication skills
• A love for animals and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed
• Someone who thrives in a busy, team-centered environment
The Perks:
• Pay: $16–$18/hour depending on experience
• A fun, supportive workplace where we celebrate wins (and cute patients) together
• Work alongside skilled doctors and a caring team who truly love what they do
• The satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of pets and their people
If you’re ready to bring your skills, compassion, and energy to a team that works hard and laughs often, we’d love to meet you!
Apply today and come see why Swift Creek Animal Hospital & Pet Resort is a great place to work, grow, and wag your tail.
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
