Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant! Position Details Role: Veterinary Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: $18.50 – $20.00 per hour Schedule: Four-day workweek with rotating Saturdays Do you love the veterinary field but feel like you’re constantly pulled in a million directions? Burned out from chaotic days and no time to breathe? It might be time for a change—and Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital is on the hunt for an enthusiastic, detail-driven Veterinary Assistant to join our incredible team. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, love working with both animals and humans, and want to make a real impact every day, this is your moment. This is more than a support role—our Veterinary Assistants are the heart of the hospital. From patient care to helping clients feel seen and supported, your work directly contributes to the health of our furry patients and the happiness of their humans. Why You'll Love it Here Consistent scheduling that fosters a proper work-life balance No Nights. No Sundays. We believe in rest, recovery, and a healthy work-life balance. You won’t find graveyard shifts or Sunday chaos here. Our Saturday shifts are shared, giving you plenty of weekends to recharge or conquer your latest Netflix binge. Purpose-Driven Work. From monitoring vitals during surgery to making nervous clients feel at ease, every day matters—and so do you.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Veterinary Medication Clerk’s License
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Confidence in multitasking in a fast-paced setting
- Willingness to work weekends (Saturdays only—on a rotating schedule)
- Reliability, professionalism, and a big heart for pets and people
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a veterinary or animal care environment (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Greeting pets and their humans with warmth and professionalism
- Assisting veterinarians and licensed techs with exams, treatments, and surgeries
- Preparing and maintaining clean surgical and treatment areas
- Helping with radiographs, lab samples, and pharmacy duties
- Educating clients on post-visit care and medications
- Keeping records accurate, detailed, and up-to-date
- Pitching in with hospital cleanliness and day-to-day operations
Benefits
- Financial Benefits A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset 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
- Wellness Benefits 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)
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Workplace Benefits Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Benefits 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
