Veterinary Assistant

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Schedule: Flexible (part-time to full-time)

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

Position Overview

The Veterinary Assistant supports medical staff with patient care, animal handling, hospital cleanliness, client communication, and medical record accuracy. Responsibilities may vary daily based on clinic needs and include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

• Animal Restraint & Patient Care
• Animal Husbandry
• Client Communication & Support
• Maintenance of Medical Records & Software
• Scheduling & Front Desk Duties

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to multitask effectively and efficiently
• Positive, upbeat attitude
• Team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Punctual and reliable
• Excellent organizational skills

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Affinity for animals and commitment to patient care
• Must be 18 years or older (health and occupational safety requirement)
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift over 25 pounds
• Physically strong and dexterous

Scheduling & Front Desk Duties

• Schedule exams, rechecks, surgeries, euthanasia, and medical procedures according to clinic protocols
• Manage multiple phone lines efficiently
• Request and obtain previous medical records and necessary patient information
• Maintain smooth daily clinic flow

Financial Benefits

• 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