Veterinary Assistant

Sunridge Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience
• Schedule: Monday through Friday

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

Do you love helping animals and the people who care for them?  If you’re passionate about hands-on veterinary care and thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment, Sunridge Animal Hospital would love to meet you! We’re looking for a Veterinary Assistant who brings compassion, positivity, and a strong work ethic to every patient interaction.  As a key member of the Sunridge team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our doctors and technicians while ensuring every pet receives the highest level of care.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Sunridge Animal Hospital

• 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

• A workplace that values kindness, communication, and respect

• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their people every single day

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

• Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
• Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
• Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to multitask while maintaining a calm, positive attitude

• A genuine love for animals and commitment to their well-being

• Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to help wherever needed

What You’ll Do

• Let your passion for excellent patient care shine — every day
• Communicate with warmth, clarity, and confidence
• Support teammates and welcome learning (yours and theirs)
• Embrace the occasional “cat rodeo” with safe, skilled handling
• Celebrate the moments that matter — birthdays, babies, anniversaries

• Assist with exams, surgeries, dental procedures, vaccinations, and euthanasia

• Provide client education and compassionate support to pet owners

• Clean and sterilize equipment and maintain treatment areas

• Monitor and record patient vitals accurately

• Administer medications as prescribed by the DVM

• Perform lab work and diagnostic imaging as needed

• Restrain animals safely and humanely during exams or treatments

• Observe and report changes in patient behavior or condition

• Keep medical records and SOAP notes current and complete daily

• Maintain hospital flow and efficiency, ensuring clients are seen promptly

• Participate in maintaining daily checklists, logs, and hospital cleanliness

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 only; after one year of service)
• 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 join a compassionate team that values your skills, positivity, and heart for animals, we can’t wait to meet you at Sunridge Animal Hospital!

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