Veterinary Assistant
$17 - $25 per hourEncore Vet Group
Overview
Care for animals. Support your team. Make a difference every single shift. At Route 516 Animal Hospital , we know it takes a village to care for pets and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that holds it all together. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag. You'll be a great fit if:- You love animals (obviously) and have a calm, steady presence
- You're a great communicator and work well with clients and teammates
- You're organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
- You're cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital setting
- You're eager to learn and grow in your role
- You value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you're needed
- Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions
- Prepping patients for exams and surgeries
- Administering medications as directed
- Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)
- Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas
- Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes
- Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures
- Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care
- Partnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care
- Full-time, Day shift, 8-hour shifts
- Rotating weekends
- No holiday shifts required
We're a supportive, fun team, and we treat every team member like gold. We take our work seriously, but we never miss a chance to laugh and celebrate wins together. Our full-service hospital offers cutting-edge medicine and surgical services, delivered with genuine compassion and expert teamwork, and we believe in building strong relationships, embracing collaboration over ego, and continuously learning and growing together. What's in it for you?
- Competitive pay, based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)
- Generous CE allowance + 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.
Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today! Check us out: #LI-DNI Pay Range USD $17.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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