Veterinary Assistant

Who We Are
Rockland Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (Wednesday off)
Benefits Highlights: Financial Rewards that Grow with You, Wellness & Peace of Mind, Professional Growth & Recognition, Lifestyle Perks

Why You'll Love It Here

• Supportive team that values collaboration and communication
• Opportunities to continue learning and expanding your skills
• A positive workplace where kindness and teamwork come first
• Meaningful relationships with clients and their pets
• Doctors who appreciate and utilize their assistants
• A fast-paced environment where every day is different
• A culture that encourages professional growth and development

What You'll Do

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Obtain patient histories and communicate important information to the medical team
• Absorb treatments, medication administration, and patient care
• Help educate clients about preventive care, medications, and treatment plans
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital and boarding environment
• Properly restrain patients using compassionate handling techniques
• Assist with laboratory sample collection and diagnostics
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to deliver exceptional patient care

What You'll Bring

• Previous professional veterinary assistant experience preferred
• Passion for animal care and client education
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
• Dependability and a collaborative, team-first mindset
• A commitment to providing outstanding patient care every day

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• A team that supports one another through every busy day
• Meaningful work helping pets and the people who love them
• Opportunities to continue building your skills and confidence
• A workplace where laughter, teamwork, and compassion are part of every day
• A hospital where your work truly makes a difference

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)
• 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). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• 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
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

If you're looking for a hospital where your compassion, technical skills, and dedication will be appreciated every day, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that's committed to exceptional patient care, outstanding client service, and helping one another succeed. Apply today and discover why Rockland Animal Hospital is such a rewarding place to build your veterinary career.