Veterinary Assistant

Who we are:

APC Veterinary is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Assistant
Status: Part-time
Salary: $14.00-$15.50 per hour
Schedule: Alternating weekends required
Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Flexible compensation, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, 529 Savings Plan, and referral bonuses help support your financial goals today and in the future.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Sick Time / Paid Time Off, free or discounted lab work for employee pets, pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program help support you and your four-legged family members.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards, professional development opportunities, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education support, uniform allowance, and access to Vetcor's TechLife community give you opportunities to keep learning and growing throughout your veterinary career.

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: An Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program provide additional support and savings outside of work.

Are you looking for a fast-paced veterinary clinic where you can put your animal care skills to work and become part of a hardworking veterinary family? We're looking for the right Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

We strive to provide quality healthcare to our patients at prices their families can afford. We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a great work ethic, and a genuine passion for helping animals. If you enjoy staying busy, working collaboratively, and making a difference for pets and their people, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• A fast-paced environment where every day brings something different
• Hands-on opportunities to use and develop your veterinary skills
• A team that strives to provide quality, affordable healthcare to its patients
• The opportunity to work closely with veterinarians and support excellent patient care
• A workplace that values a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Access to Vetcor's TechLife community for connection and professional growth

What Our Veterinary Assistants Do

• Assist veterinarians in providing care for animals
• Handle and restrain animals during examinations and procedures
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
• Perform laboratory tests, including blood work and urinalysis
• Take and develop X-rays
• Clean and maintain examination rooms and equipment
• Educate pet owners on proper animal care and nutrition
• Help maintain an efficient workflow in a busy veterinary environment

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of Veterinary Assistant experience
• Knowledge of animal behavior and handling techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately
• A compassionate and caring attitude toward animals
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Availability to work alternating weekends

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• Hands-on experience supporting veterinarians and caring for patients
• Opportunities to strengthen your laboratory, radiology, and patient-care skills
• A busy environment that keeps you engaged throughout your shift
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• A team that values compassion, attention to detail, and collaboration
• The satisfaction of helping provide quality veterinary care that families can afford

Benefits You Can't Beat

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)
• Paid parental leave of up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of service (full-time only; in states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Professional Growth & Recognition

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Access to Vetcor's TechLife community

Lifestyle Benefits

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

Join Our Team!

If you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant with a positive attitude, great work ethic, and a passion for providing compassionate patient care, we want to hear from you. Bring your skills, energy, and love of animals to our team and help us continue providing quality veterinary care to the pets and families we serve. Apply today!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at APC Veterinary and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.