Veterinary Technician

Academy Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: Flexible scheduling with rotating Saturdays; no nights, holidays, or on-call shifts

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

Looking for a Veterinary Assistant Role Where Work-Life Balance Actually Exists?

Academy Animal Hospital is searching for an experienced and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our energetic, supportive, and authentic team! If you're looking for a fresh work environment filled with positive people who genuinely enjoy working together and encourage each other to bring their authentic selves to work every day, this could be the perfect fit for you.

We believe happy, healthy team members are essential to exceptional patient care. That's why we focus on creating a positive clinic culture that supports work-life balance, professional growth, and a workplace where you feel valued and appreciated every day.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Working Here

• Supportive, positive, and collaborative team environment
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
• No nights, holiday shifts, or on-call schedule
• Opportunities to continue learning and growing professionally
• Regular lunch breaks with occasional team lunches on us
• A workplace culture that celebrates individuality, teamwork, and positivity

What You'll Do

• Support veterinarians and technicians with patient care and daily hospital operations
• Assist with patient restraint, treatments, and procedures
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members
• Support wellness appointments and patient care throughout the day
• Assist with maintaining accurate patient records and treatment documentation
• Deliver compassionate care to patients and exceptional service to clients
• Support the team wherever needed in a fast-paced environment

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience preferred
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
• Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy environment
• Willingness to continue learning and growing professionally
• Dependability and strong communication skills
• Desire to contribute to a positive and supportive workplace culture
• A sense of humor and enthusiasm for veterinary medicine

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• A team that genuinely supports and appreciates one another
• A workplace that encourages authenticity and positivity
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
• Work-life balance that allows you to enjoy life outside of work
• A hospital culture that celebrates birthdays, milestones, and life events
• Meaningful work helping pets and the people who love them every day

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)
• 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

Join Our Team!

If you're looking for a Veterinary Assistant role where you can grow professionally, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and be part of a genuinely supportive team, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and discover what makes Academy Animal Hospital such a rewarding place to grow your veterinary career!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Academy Animal 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.

The Castro Animal Hospital, Inc.