Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor • Jamestown, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside Veterinary Medicine is hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant for a full-time position. The company fosters a positive, team-first culture where employee growth, well-being, and voice are prioritized. They offer a 4-day work week designed for work-life balance and a collaborative environment where team members support each other. The role involves meaningful work with a team dedicated to patient and client care, providing opportunities to grow skills, confidence, and career.

Requirements

• Strong animal handling and patient care skills
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and client service skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous veterinary assistant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Safely restrain animals and provide compassionate patient care
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, and equipment
• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized or boarding pets
• Prepare supplies, set up treatment areas, and assist with basic lab tasks
• Support client communication, patient check-ins, and medical recordkeeping
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked hospital

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
• 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 employees only; available 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees