Veterinary Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A caring, compassionate attitude toward patients, clients, and teammates.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
• A friendly, dedicated, team-first approach.
• Availability for a full-time schedule, including rotating Saturday shifts.
• Comfort switching between back-of-hospital and front-desk duties in a busy practice.

Nice To Haves

• Veterinary hospital experience is preferred; the employer is willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide attentive, compassionate care to patients throughout each visit or stay.
• Prepare and organize medications as directed and perform other pharmacy duties.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment clean, stocked, and well maintained.
• Help with reception tasks, including greeting clients, answering questions, and supporting front-desk operations.
• Provide outstanding customer service to clients.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $18–$21 per hour, with compensation reflecting skills and future performance.
• 401(k) matching and a Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
• 529 Savings Plan.
• Tuition support.
• 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 life insurance for employees and eligible family members; full-time employees only.
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of service, subject to stated exclusions for states with paid family leave programs.
• Sick time and paid time off.
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
• Discounts on pet services, products, and food.
• Quarterly team rewards bonus program.
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement.
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education allowance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Flexible scheduling.