Purdy Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour; based on experience
- Schedule: Flexible schedule with rotating Saturday shifts
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 ready to love where you work?
At Purdy Veterinary Hospital, we know that a fulfilling career in veterinary medicine shouldn’t come at the expense of your personal life. Our team takes employee well-being seriously — because happy, supported people provide the best care! We’re looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate crew and help us deliver top-notch care to the pets and families who make our days meaningful.
We’re searching for someone who brings compassion, curiosity, and a can-do attitude to every day. If you’re passionate about helping pets and their people, we’d love to meet you!
Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Purdy Veterinary Hospital
- A supportive, fun-loving team that values collaboration and respect
- A hospital culture that genuinely prioritizes employee well-being
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your skills
- A place where your work truly makes a difference — for pets, clients, and your teammates
- Leadership that listens and invests in your development
- Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways
What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital or clinic
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong animal-handling abilities and a calm, compassionate demeanor
- A positive, proactive attitude and sharp attention to detail
- A healthy sense of humor and appreciation for a good pet pun
- Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
- Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
What You’ll Do
- Assist veterinarians during exams, surgeries, and treatments
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare exam and surgical rooms for procedures
- Administer medications, perform basic lab tests and sample collections
- Provide outstanding client education and support
- Maintain hospital cleanliness, organization, and efficiency
- 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
The Extras You’ll Actually Feel
- Flexibility that supports real work–life balance
- A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
- Mentoring, growth, and frequent “thanks” — plus coffee runs, ice-cream breaks, and lunch on us
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
Join Our Team!
If you’re ready to join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and a healthy work-life balance, we can’t wait to meet you. Apply today and see why life is better at Purdy Veterinary Hospital!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Purdy 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.
