Veterinary Assistant

Position Details

Role: Experienced or Registered Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-time
Salary: Starting at $18.00 per hour and based on experience
Schedule: Four-day work weeks with rotating Saturday shifts; no nights or holidays

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

What You’ll Do

• Provide excellent patient care and technical support
• Absorb and assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Practice fear-free and low-stress handling techniques to keep patients safe and comfortable
• Anticipate the needs of DVM staff to promote efficiency and teamwork
• Support client communication and education with empathy and professionalism
• Maintain accurate patient records and medical documentation
• Own assigned tasks and responsibilities to deliver positive outcomes
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and respectful hospital culture

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• A workplace where appreciation is more than a motivational poster on the wall
• A team that celebrates birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other life events
• Opportunities to mentor, learn, and grow professionally
• A clinic culture that encourages positivity, laughter, and the occasional midday dance party
• The opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
• A team that believes enjoying yourself at work matters

Financial Benefits

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

Lifestyle Benefits

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