Veterinary Assistant

Who We Are Orchard Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant! Position Details Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: $19.00-21.00 per hour, based on experience Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; no nights, weekends, 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 pet discounts Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Orchard Veterinary Hospital No weekends! We’re open Monday–Friday, so your weekends are always yours. A beautiful, modern facility designed to make work smoother and more enjoyable A collaborative, supportive team that truly has each other’s backs Opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your skills every day A positive, fun, and professional workplace where you’ll be appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the team The joy of caring for the pets who fill our community’s homes—and hearts—with love Leadership that listens and invests in your development Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred Strong animal-handling and communication skills A team-player attitude and the ability to stay calm under pressure A passion for providing outstanding care to pets and their families Reliability, attention to detail, and a positive outlook—every day matters! A love for teamwork, learning, and celebrating small wins together Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience What You’ll Do Assist veterinarians during exams and procedures with confidence and care Provide gentle, effective animal restraint and help keep patients calm and safe Support our doctors and technicians by preparing and maintaining exam rooms and treatment areas Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients to ensure they feel informed and supported Perform lab work, pharmacy duties, and sample collection as needed Maintain accurate patient records and ensure equipment is cleaned and ready for use Deliver excellent customer service while helping our team run smoothly and efficiently Embrace the occasional "cat rodeo" with safe, skilled handling Celebrate the moments that matter—birthdays, babies, anniversaries The Extras You’ll Actually Feel Flexibility that supports real work-life balance A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness Mentoring, growth, and frequent "thanks"—plus coffee runs, ice-cream breaks, and lunch on us Financial Benefits Benefits You Can’t Beat 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 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 Professional development opportunities Continuing education allowance Uniform allowance Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program At Orchard Veterinary Hospital, veterinary medicine isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. We work hard, we care deeply, and we have fun doing it. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Orchard 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr