Oaklawn Animal Hospital·Cranston, Rhode Island
Provide compassionate care to pet patients, perform physical assessments, and maintain accurate medical records. Responsibilities also include preparing exam rooms, managing surgical materials, and discussing financial estimates with clients.
Oaklawn Animal Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our family-oriented environment means you’ll be part of an AAHA-certified hospital who treats our clients as though they are family and their pets as if they were our own. As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.
Oaklawn Animal Hospital in Cranston, RI
$19-23 hourly pay rate
What you’ll do: Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
Perform physical assessments and record your observations
Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions
Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery
Requirements: 1 plus year veterinary experience or education
Team-oriented: Ability to multi-task
Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.
Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.
Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Market context
Veterinary assistant openings in Rhode Island often reflect steady demand from clinics that need support with patient care, client communication, and day-to-day operations. These roles can be competitive because employers look for prior veterinary experience or education, teamwork, multitasking, and the ability to lift 50 pounds; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your experience matches the listed duties and note the benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and flexible scheduling.