Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
At Creature Comforts Animal Hospital, we’re on a mission to make veterinary medicine both meaningful and fun again. We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who’s passionate, curious, and ready to grow in a workplace where your skills are appreciated and your personality is celebrated. At Creature Comforts Animal Hospital, we’re on a mission to make veterinary medicine both meaningful and fun again. We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who’s passionate, curious, and ready to grow in a workplace where your skills are appreciated and your personality is celebrated. At Creature Comforts, we believe that to take the best care of our patients, we must also take care of each other. Our culture is built on teamwork, open communication, and plenty of laughter. At Creature Comforts Animal Hospital and experience the difference we can make together — for our patients, our clients, and each other.
Requirements
- A highly positive attitude and excellent communication skills
- The ability to stay composed, organized, and efficient
- A natural talent for anticipating what needs to be done (and getting it done)
- Empathy toward clients, coworkers, and yourself
- A willingness to learn, share knowledge, and grow continuously
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
- A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
- Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
Responsibilities
- Assist with exams, dental cleanings, lab work, and radiology
- Provide hands-on care to dogs, cats, and exotic species
- Anticipate the needs of DVMs and promote teamwork
- Maintain a positive attitude in fast-paced situations
- Participate in meetings and training that foster professional growth
- Help keep the clinic organized, efficient, and full of good vibes
- Communicate with warmth, clarity, and confidence
- Support teammates and welcome learning (yours and theirs)
- Embrace the occasional “cat rodeo” with safe, skilled handling
- Celebrate the moments that matter — birthdays, babies, anniversaries
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental 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
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
- 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
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
