Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Alpine Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to provide clinical support in a small animal practice. The role involves anticipating veterinarians’ needs, performing clinical procedures and diagnostic support, helping guide preventive-care protocols, and educating clients. Responsibilities may vary according to hospital needs and the employee’s experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities. This is a full-time position with a four-day workweek and rotating half-day Saturdays. In weeks with a half-day Saturday, the weekday schedule is reduced to three and a half days. The position does not require nights or holidays. The hospital describes its culture as supportive and collaborative, with mentoring and professional growth opportunities, and a commitment to high-quality, affordable veterinary care. Compensation is negotiable and based on experience. Benefits include retirement savings options, health and supplemental insurance for eligible full-time employees, paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave subject to eligibility, pet discounts, professional development support, and other workplace and lifestyle benefits.
Requirements
- Experience as a veterinary assistant in a small animal practice.
- Proficiency in blood draws and IV catheter placement.
- Proficiency in ear and skin cytology.
- Working knowledge of canine and feline vaccine protocols and spay/neuter timing.
- A positive, supportive attitude and belief in teamwork and mutual respect.
- Empathy toward clients, coworkers, and oneself.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced clinic.
- Availability for rotating half-day Saturdays.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift and restrain animals of varying sizes.
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary technician credential is welcomed but not required.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate veterinarians’ needs to help appointments and procedures run efficiently.
- Perform venipuncture and blood draws.
- Place IV catheters.
- Prepare and interpret ear and skin cytology to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Guide canine and feline vaccine protocols and scheduling.
- Educate clients about appropriate ages and conditions for spaying and neutering dogs and cats.
- Support clients and coworkers with empathy, patience, and a positive attitude.
- Ask for help when needed and offer help to teammates.
- Meet additional responsibilities as assigned according to hospital needs, experience, training, certifications, and credentials.
Benefits
- Competitive, flexible compensation based on skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
- Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance, for full-time employees
- Up to three weeks of full pay for birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service, subject to state paid family leave exclusions
- Sick time and paid time off
- Free or discounted lab work for employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
