Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
High Plains Veterinary Hospital is searching for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their incredible team of compassionate professionals. This role offers a fresh work environment filled with supportive teammates, authentic personalities, and opportunities to grow your veterinary career. At High Plains Veterinary Hospital, the belief is that caring for patients starts with caring for one another. They work hard to cultivate a positive, collaborative clinic culture where learning, teamwork, and compassion are part of everyday life. The team loves bringing their authentic selves to work, supporting one another, and making veterinary medicine rewarding and fun.
Requirements
- Previous Veterinary Assistant experience preferred
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
- Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
- Compassion for pets, clients, and coworkers
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
- Commitment to compassionate medicine and exceptional client care
- Desire to continue learning and growing within veterinary medicine
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
- Support patient care through safe handling, restraint, and nursing assistance
- Prepare and maintain treatment areas, exam rooms, and equipment
- Assist with diagnostics, laboratory testing, and sample collection
- Support surgical and treatment procedures as directed by the veterinary team
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with hospital workflow
- Communicate compassionately with clients and team members
- Help create a positive experience for both patients and clients every day
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Team celebrations, snacks, coffee runs, and appreciation events
- Work-life balance supported through consistent scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
