Alliance Animal Health

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health  •  $17 - $20/hr  •  Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Company Description

Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant who enjoys hands-on patient care, supporting anesthesia, and working with a team that values your contributions? At Rockville Road Animal Hospital, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference every day while continuing to grow your clinical skills. Whether you want to strengthen your expertise or explore the next step in your career, we’ll help you build a future in Veterinary medicine.

Who We Are

Rockville Road Animal Hospital is a progressive, two-doctor small animal practice in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our team is committed to compassionate care, strong client relationships, and providing pets with the best possible treatment. From preventative care to urgent care, surgery, and advanced dentistry, our diverse caseload offers opportunities to learn and make a meaningful impact.

Our hospital features in-house diagnostics, digital full-body X-rays, dental radiology, cold laser therapy, and high-speed dentistry, giving our Veterinary Assistant team valuable hands-on experience.

Hospital Hours:

  • Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • Every other Saturday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Learn more about us at Rockville Road Animal Hospital and check out our Hospital Profile!

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

  • Safely restrain pets and assist with patient triage.
  • Collect samples and process laboratory tests.
  • Assist with diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
  • Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients.
  • Administer medications and monitor patient progress.
  • Prepare patients for surgery and assist during procedures.
  • Support anesthesia administration and monitoring.
  • Communicate with clients about medical histories and treatment plans.

Qualifications

We’re Looking For:

  • At least one year of Veterinary Assistant experience is required.
  • Previous anesthesia experience is required.
  • Strong pet-handling and restraint skills.
  • A compassionate, calm, team-oriented approach.
  • Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.
  • Experience with sample collection, laboratory testing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a plus.
  • A self-starter eager to learn and grow professionally.

Candidates must have at least one year of Veterinary Assistant experience and prior anesthesia experience. This hands-on role requires working with animals, standing for extended periods, and potential exposure to animal waste, odors, noise, bites, scratches, and infectious diseases.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $17-$20/hr

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
  • 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.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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Alliance Animal Health

About Alliance Animal Health

At Alliance Animal Health, we’re proud to be home to 225+ veterinary practices across the U.S., and we believe that the best medicine and the best culture start at the local level. That’s why we prioritize medical autonomy and support our veterinarians in making the decisions that matter most for your patients and your community.

When a practice joins our network, the identity and leadership are maintained. Our role is to be a true partner, offering dedicated support in areas like recruitment, marketing, finance, and operations, so our veterinarians can stay focused on what they do best: caring for their patients.​

Whether you're just getting started in your career, growing in a central support role, or planning for practice ownership, we’re here with personalized pathways and a team that’s behind you the whole way.

Our mission is simple: support those made to heal and care for animals while creating a place where veterinary professionals thrive. We build everything on a foundation of our core values: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service, a commitment that earned us a spot on Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025. We’re proud to share that recognition with every member of our team.

Industry
Veterinary & Animal Care
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Rye Brook, New York
Year Founded
2016
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