Veterinary Assistant

Who we are:

Ark Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: $18 - $21 per hour

Schedule: Flexible schedule; rotating Saturday shifts required

Experience: Veterinary hospital experience preferred; we are willing to train the right candidate

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 pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Looking for a veterinary assistant role where every day is different, your compassion makes a real difference, and you’re surrounded by a team that genuinely enjoys working together?

Ark Veterinary Hospital is a busy, high-quality, full-service animal hospital with three doctors and a team that takes great care of patients and clients alike. As our Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an integral role in both, supporting our veterinarians and technicians in the back while helping clients feel welcome and cared for up front.

We’ve built a supportive, fun-loving, yet professional atmosphere where camaraderie comes naturally and there’s always something new to learn. Whether you’re an experienced vet assistant or someone ready to start a career in small animal medicine, we’d love to meet you.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• A flexible full-time schedule, with Saturdays shared on a rotating basis so no one carries every weekend
• A busy 3-doctor practice where you’ll see a wide variety of cases and build well-rounded skills
• A supportive team culture that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow
• On-the-job training for the right Veterinary Assistant, so experience is a plus but not a dealbreaker
• An annual continuing education allowance and real potential for career growth
• A workplace that’s fun-loving and professional at the same time

What Our Veterinary Assistants Do

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient exams, treatments, and procedures
• Provide attentive, compassionate patient care throughout each visit or stay
• Handle pharmacy duties, including preparing and organizing medications as directed
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment clean, stocked, and well maintained
• Help with reception tasks, including greeting clients, answering questions, and supporting a smooth front desk
• Deliver outstanding customer service to every client who walks through our doors
• Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience working in a veterinary hospital is preferred, but we are willing to train the right Veterinary Assistant
• A caring, compassionate attitude toward patients, clients, and teammates (required of every member of our team)
• Excellent ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
• A friendly, dedicated, team-first approach
• Availability for a full-time schedule, including rotating Saturday shifts
• Comfort moving between back-of-hospital and front-desk duties in a busy practice
• [Physical requirements, e.g., ability to lift up to __ lbs and stand for extended periods]

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
• 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 or 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 veterinary technician 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
• Flexible scheduling

Join Our Team!

If you’re a caring, dependable Veterinary Assistant (or ready to become one) and you want to grow with a team that values both great medicine and a great workplace, Ark Veterinary Hospital is an outstanding place to do it. We look forward to hearing from you!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Ark Veterinary Hospital 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.