Job Description

Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant (VA)

Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES)

Interested in building your veterinary skills in a specialty environment? Our Internal Medicine team is looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is experienced, detail-oriented, and ready to support patients with complex medical needs.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work alongside specialists and experienced technicians

• Gain hands-on experience with advanced procedures and diagnostics

• Structured training period with strong team support

• Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends

Schedule

• Full-time or part-time opportunities available

• Monday – Friday schedule

• No weekends

What You’ll Do

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with advanced internal medicine procedures, including endoscopy, imaging, and diagnostic sample collection

• Provide safe, effective restraint for a variety of patients, including critical or fractious cases

• Support patient care by obtaining vital signs, assisting with treatments, and monitoring hospitalized patients

• Assist with venipuncture, sample collection, and basic laboratory tasks

• Prepare and maintain equipment and treatment areas for procedures and daily workflow

• Anticipate team needs and help ensure efficient patient flow in a fast-paced environment

• Communicate clearly with team members and assist with client updates and discharge preparation

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment environment

What We’re Looking For

• Prior experience in a veterinary clinical setting required (emergency or specialty experience strongly preferred)

• Strong animal handling and restraint skills, including working with fractious or critical patients

• Ability to assist with and support advanced procedures (endoscopy, imaging, sample collection, etc.)

• Experience with patient care tasks such as obtaining vitals, assisting with treatments, and monitoring hospitalized patients

• Comfort with venipuncture, sample collection, and basic laboratory tasks preferred

• Ability to anticipate team needs and work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow medical instructions and protocols

• Effective communication skills when working with both clients and medical team members

• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and remain calm under pressure

• Desire to continue developing clinical skills and grow within a specialty department

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation based on experience and skillset

• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, PTO, 401(k), and employee assistance programs