Veterinary Assistant - CityPaws Animal Hospital; Uptown

Veterinary Assistant - City Paws Animal Hospital (Uptown)

Care for animals. Support your team. Make a difference every single shift.

At City Paws Animal Hospital (Uptown), we know it takes a village to care for pets and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that holds it all together. We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Full‑Time Veterinary Assistant to join our crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag.

• Supportive, Fun Team Culture – We treat every pet like family and every team member like gold. We take our work seriously but never miss a chance to laugh and celebrate successes.
• Full‑Service Veterinary Expertise – Our full‑service hospital offers cutting‑edge medicine and surgical services, delivered with genuine compassion and expert teamwork.
• Growth & Teamwork Culture – We believe in building strong relationships, embracing collaboration over ego, and continuously learning and growing together.

• You love animals (obviously) and have a calm, steady presence
• You’re a great communicator and work well with clients and teammates
• You’re organized, detail‑oriented, and adaptable
• You’re cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital setting
• You’re eager to learn and grow in your role
• You value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you’re needed

• Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions
• Prepping patients for exams and surgeries
• Administering medications as directed
• Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)
• Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas
• Monitoring post‑op patients and reporting any changes
• Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures
• Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care
• Partnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top‑tier care

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)
• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

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City Paws Animal Hospital (Uptown) is proud to be partnered with Encore Vet Group - see what that means for you:

Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high‑quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients. Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future.

Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love – caring for animals while advancing your career.