Veterinary Assistant

About the role

We’re building something special at A Country Veterinary Clinic, and we’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to grow with us in 2026. We want people who bring creative ideas, think critically, and love to keep learning. Our structure supports consistent, high-quality medical care, and we treat work-life balance and well-being as must-haves, not extras. If you’re a Veterinary Assistant ready for a schedule that leaves room for life outside work, we’d love to meet you.

Full-time position. Salary is negotiable and based on experience.

Schedule

• Flexible 4-day work week with no nights, weekends, or holiday hours
• Regular lunch breaks
• Six paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Safely restrain animals and provide compassionate patient care
• Anticipate the needs of the doctors to keep the day running efficiently
• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized and boarding patients
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, and equipment
• Prepare supplies and support daily clinic operations

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or in a similar veterinary role
• Confidence in safe, low-stress animal restraint and handling
• A desire to grow as a professional and help others grow too
• Willingness to ask for help and to offer it
• Accountability and the confidence to own your tasks and deliver positive results
• Teamwork skills and the ability to keep pace in a busy hospital
• Comfort standing, walking, and handling animals of various sizes throughout the day
• A positive attitude

Benefits

Financial Benefits

• Competitive pay with 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
• Referral bonus program
• Quarterly team bonuses

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)
• 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; does not apply in states with paid family leave programs)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program