Hopmeadow Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
- Schedule: Full time 4, 8-10hr/days, No weekends
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
We’re looking for a compassionate, reliable Veterinary Assistant to join our small animal veterinary team! If you love working with pets and their people, enjoy being hands-on in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a difference every day, this could be the perfect fit for you.
What you’ll do:
- Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
- Provide gentle handling and care for dogs and cats
- Help with patient check-in, record keeping, and client communication
- Perform general cleaning, stocking, and equipment maintenance to keep our hospital running smoothly
- Support a positive, team-oriented environment
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience in animal care or veterinary setting preferred, but not required – we’re happy to train the right person!
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn
- Compassion and patience with pets and their owners
- Ability to work well on a team and multitask in a busy setting
What We Offer:
- A supportive, friendly workplace where your contributions truly matter
- Opportunities for growth and training in veterinary medicine
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Staff pet care discounts and other benefits
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 passionate about animals and ready to grow with a caring team, we’d love to hear from you!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Hopmeadow 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.
