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Creekside Veterinary Care

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RVT or Veterinary Assistant

Steubenville, OH · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

The Veterinary Assistant will assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering medical ... Participate in training sessions for new staff members or interns as needed. Requirements: Previous ...

Creekside Veterinary Care

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RVT or Veterinary Assistant

Steubenville, OH · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

The Veterinary Assistant will assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering medical ... Participate in training sessions for new staff members or interns as needed. Requirements: Previous ...

Auburn University

Veterinary Assistant

Auburn, AL

$32.74K - $48.25K/yr

... assist with diagnostics, procedures, and treatments of veterinary patients primarily within the ... interns and residents, as well as faculty members, with a team-focus on patient care. The ...

ASPCA

Hospital Veterinary Assistant

Manhattan, NY

$24/hr

What You'll Do The Hospital Veterinary Assistant is responsible for the daily care of surgical ... Provide management with regular feedback about training needs, new hires, coworkers, interns ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for veterinary assistant internship in the United States is $17.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Veterinary Assistant Intern, you need basic animal care knowledge, attention to detail, and ideally some coursework or experience in animal science. Familiarity with veterinary software, medical terminology, and safe handling of animals and lab equipment is beneficial. Compassion, teamwork, and the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and pet owners are standout soft skills. These competencies are crucial for ensuring animal well-being, supporting veterinary staff, and fostering a positive clinical environment.

What types of hands-on experience can I expect during a Veterinary Assistant Internship?

As a Veterinary Assistant Intern, you can expect to gain practical experience by supporting veterinarians and technicians with animal handling, basic care, and routine procedures such as administering medications, feeding, and cleaning enclosures. You'll also learn about proper sterilization techniques, record-keeping, and client communication. This internship is an excellent opportunity to observe a fast-paced clinical environment and build foundational skills that are essential for a future career in animal care.

What does a Veterinary Assistant Intern do?

A Veterinary Assistant Intern supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians in animal care facilities, such as clinics or animal hospitals. Their duties typically include feeding and bathing animals, cleaning cages, assisting with animal restraint during exams, and maintaining a clean work environment. Interns also learn to handle administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and updating medical records. This position provides hands-on experience and is a valuable stepping stone for those pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.
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Veterinary Assistant (ECC)

Veterinary Assistant (ECC)

Tufts University

North Grafton, MA • On-site

$19.20 - $25.90/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Tufts University rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

106th of 528 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Overview
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year. Since 1985, we have offered high quality medical care, consultation, referral and emergency veterinary services for the care of dogs, cats and exotic pets. The hospital also serves as the primary clinical training environment for the veterinary students, interns and residents.
What You'll Do
The Veterinary Assistant collaborates with clinicians, residents, interns, technicians and students to provide exceptional patient care and client service in the small animal hospital. The Veterinary Assistant also serves as a clinical liaison to provide clients with status updates and to address any questions they may have.
  • Patient Care - Provide high quality patient care including the following:
    • Assist clinicians, students and technicians with restraint, care and treatment of patients. Anticipate the clinician's needs with regards to treatments, restraint, supplies and instruments.
    • Provide professional and courteous service to ensure that the highest levels of client satisfaction and patient treatment are maintained at all times.
    • Coordinate patient flow within and between services to expedite each patient's visit.
    • Draw blood samples as ordered. Process in-house lab work as directed by a licensed veterinarian.
    • Assist with medical record documentation
    • Assist with providing basic animal husbandry and hygiene.
  • Client Support
    • Serve as a contact for designated service to address clients' clinical questions and concerns. Solicit information from clinician/technician as necessary.
    • Assess and address the needs of clients waiting in reception. Keep clients informed of wait times.
    • Facilitate the flow of clients for patient visits.
    • Greet and escort clients to and from ECC department.
    • Schedule follow up appointments for clinicians as needed.
  • Maintenance - Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including but not limited to:
    • Maintain cleanliness of the ECC department. Sweep and mop as needed.
    • Clean and package instruments for sterilization as needed after use.
    • Maintain an adequate inventory of ECC supplies including equipment and medications.
  • Miscellaneous -
    • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor and Shift Leader
    • Participate in Departmental and Hospital-wide initiatives as required.

What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
  • High School Diploma (or the equivalent)
  • At least one year of related experience.
  • Familiarity with medical terminology, veterinary pharmacology and animal behavior.
  • Ability to restrain small animals in a safe, compassionate manner.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with co-workers, clinicians, students, staff and clients.
  • Enthusiastic, genuine, empathetic and self-motivated professional with a positive, upbeat attitude.
  • Pride in and commitment to maintaining hospital floor and front lobby areas.
  • Basic computer skills including the ability to learn the electronic medical record system.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • One or more years' experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a veterinary hospital
  • Successful completion of a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant Program
  • Exotic animal handling skills. Exotic animals include birds, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rodents, special small mammals (such as chinchillas or hedgehogs), reptiles, and amphibians.
  • Veterinary Assistant Certification Credentialed as a
  • Veterinary Assistant Certification Credentialed as a Certified

Pay Range
Minimum $19.20, Midpoint $22.50, Maximum $25.90
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

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