Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are an independently-owned and operated small-animal Fear Free Certified Practice, with an ultra-supportive and collaborative hospital culture, and we are looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to add to our incredible team.

Resiliency in this industry is a priority for us, and we welcome feedback from our team members to continue to evolve and deliver care that we are proud of.

If you seek a hospital that welcomes folks from all backgrounds, supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace, and in our community, and prioritizes our staff's mental well-being, look no further. 

As an employee with FVH you will find competitive wages, a full benefits package, generous time-off accrual and scheduling practices, and a workplace that truly values you as a person.

You have:

• At least one year of recent experience working at a veterinary practice.
• Past work experience in customer service is helpful as well. 
• Availability during our open hours (approx. 8am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday).
• Ability to start working within two to three weeks, a working mobile phone, email access, and reliable transportation. 
• A minimum of two years to commit to this position. Long-term employment is preferred. 
• Dedication to ensuring each patient and client is treated with the highest level of compassion and care.
• A sincere passion for providing Fear Free care and an interest in animal behavior.
• Basic skills and comfort using phones, computers, emailing, texting, and using veterinary practice-management software. 
• We are very paper-light and currently use AVImark.
• Emotional intelligence and a willingness to continually develop communication skills, and to work through problems rather than avoid them. 
• A positive and flexible attitude.
• Professionalism, even in the less-than perfect moments of vet med.
• The desire to be a part of a team who cheers each other on and is excited to be a part of the veterinary industry.
• Motivation to build technical skills. 
• Confidence to seek feedback from peers to continue to improve, and ability to graciously accept coaching. 
• The drive to provide the type of care you would wish for your own pets and willingness to help participate in policy development to make it a reality.

We Offer: 

• Full-time employees work 36-38 hours weekly, typically four 9-9.5 hour shifts.
• FVH is closed on weekends and major holidays. No late nights or on-call hours. No overtime.
• Review opportunities annually allow us to celebrate strengths and identify areas of development. 
• We challenge every employee to work hard to grow both personally and professionally. 
• We offer regular check-ins with the leadership team, and an open-door communication policy to make sure all employees feel heard.
• 75% premium paid health (Kaiser Gold plan), dental and vision insurance.
• Uniforms provided upon hire, and an annual uniform budget is offered.
• Medication Clerk licensing fees paid annually.
• Paid Fear Free certification.
• Generous PTO accrual. Five additional paid holidays off, paid day off for your birthday, and unpaid/flex days off.
• Vanguard 401K Retirement plan with a 4% match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides free behavioral health counseling, as well as financial planning, education planning, home ownership counseling, and many other services.
• Generous pet care discount.
• Several annual staff parties and celebrations.
• Monthly team meetings and annual all-staff training days on topics from conflict resolution to CPR and feline behavior.

Interested applicants - Email us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com with a cover letter detailing why you are an excellent candidate, and what your goals in veterinary medicine are, along with a resume highlighting relevant experience and education.