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Hometown Animal Clinic

Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $14/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Senatobia, MS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.

$28,346 / year median in Mississippi

+33% projected growth

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Job Description

Hometown Animal Clinic is a family-owned veterinary clinic that opened in January 2025. We are looking for a dependable, motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team and help provide friendly, high-quality care in a fast-paced general practice setting.

Position Details Type:

Part-Time Schedule:

3 days/week Occasional shifts: Saturdays as needed

On-call:

Includes rotating on-call responsibilities What You'll Do Assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures Safely handle and restrain animals of varying sizes and temperaments Administer medications and vaccinations as directed Prepare patients for procedures/surgery, including aseptic technique and assistance with catheterization as needed Support diagnostics and treatment workflow (based on training/comfort level), including: IV catheter placement, Venipuncture/blood draws, Urine sample collection, Running in-house lab tests, Assisting with radiographs (taking/processing) with appropriate safety protocols, Monitor hospitalized/boarding patients and communicate concerns promptly, Provide basic husbandry care (feeding, walking/exercise, comfort measures), Maintain a clean, organized hospital (exam rooms, treatment areas, surgery, radiology, kennel areas), Assist with client communication as assigned (callbacks, discharge instructions, follow-up questions), Take initiative—see what needs done and help keep the day running smoothly Physical Requirements Ability to lift/carry/restrain animals of varying sizes (with assistance/tools as needed for safety) Ability to stand/walk for extended periods Ability to tolerate frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting Manual dexterity for restraint, lab procedures, and medication administration Ability to respond quickly to sudden patient movement Comfortable working around animals, animal waste, cleaning agents, anesthetic gases, and typical clinic noise

Pay:

From $14.00 per hour Application Question(s): Are you able to meet the physical demands of a veterinary assistant position? Do you have reliable transportation to travel to/from work?

Work Location:

In person