Veterinary Assistant

Overview

At Ark Veterinary Hospital, we know it takes a village to care for pets-and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that hold it all together . We're searching for a compassionate, motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our full-time crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag.

At Ark Veterinary Hospital we lead with heart. As a full-service hospital, we offer wellness care, surgery, sick visits, laser therapy, ultrasound, and advanced diagnostics-all delivered by a team that loves what they do. We're proud of our medicine and even prouder of the relationships we've built with pets and their people in our community. If you're looking for a hospital that values team culture, career growth, and high-quality care, you've found your place.

What You'll Help Make Possible

• Calm, confident handling that keeps nervous patients (and their people) at ease
• Accurate diagnostics and lab work that support the veterinary team's decisions
• A smooth flow of appointments so the hospital runs efficiently even on busy days

What We're Looking For

• 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary setting
• Comfortable assisting with exams, procedures, and daily patient care
• Strong communication skills with clients and teammates

Schedule

• Full-time, Day shift
• 8-12 hour shifts
• Rotating weekends
• No holiday shifts required

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $17-$18/hr based on experience and skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Free virtual mental health services for your household (ages 13+)
• Generous CE allowance plus paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group's library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match

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Ark Veterinary Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group - see what that means for you:


Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn't happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love - caring for animals while advancing your career.

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