Veterinary Assistant

Evergreen Veterinary Hospital Hiring Veterinary Assistant

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour based on experience

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 7 pm

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

Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about animals and thrives in an environment where every day brings new furry (and sometimes feathery!) friends? At Evergreen Veterinary Hospital, you'll join a caring, modern practice where compassion, learning, and laughter are part of the daily routine. If you're ready to grow your career surrounded by supportive teammates who love what they do, we'd love to meet you!

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Evergreen Veterinary Hospital

A welcoming, close-knit team that celebrates wins (and puppy cuddles!) together

Consistent scheduling with no nights or weekend hours

Team-first culture that's supportive, fun, and big on growth

Leadership that listens and invests in your development

Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude

Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting

A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught

Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience

A high school diploma or equivalent (previous experience a plus!)

Skills in animal handling, restraint, and client communication

An eagerness to learn new procedures and grow your technical abilities

Reliability, teamwork, and a positive outlookeven on the busy days

What You'll Do

Let your passion for excellent patient care shine every day

Communicate with warmth, clarity, and confidence

Embrace the occasional "cat rodeo" with safe, skilled handling

Create a positive experience for pets and clients by assisting in exams, treatments, and daily care

Clean and prepare exam rooms between patients, maintaining a safe, organized environment

Assist in safely restraining pets to minimize stress and ensure safety for all

Record accurate medical histories and patient notes for the veterinarian

Take vitals, collect diagnostic samples, and prepare vaccines and medications as directed

Educate clients about pet care, preventive medicine, and parasite control

Support your team and doctors with a can-do, compassionate attitude 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

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and people while working with a team that feels like family, apply today to join Evergreen Veterinary Hospital!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Evergreen 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.