Commencement Bay Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour based on experience
- Schedule: Flexible Monday through Friday schedule; no nights, weekends, or holiday hours!
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 a compassionate, skilled veterinary assistant who loves helping pets and their people?
If you’re looking for a supportive team that values your experience and enthusiasm, Commencement Bay Animal Hospital wants to meet you! We’re seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to our patients and clients. Our full-time role offers the perfect balance — meaningful work, a friendly atmosphere, and no weekends so you can enjoy your life outside the clinic, too.
Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Commencement Bay Animal Hospital
- A positive, team-oriented environment where everyone supports one another
- A healthy work-life balance with a Monday–Friday schedule — weekends off!
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career in veterinary medicine
- A workplace that values open communication, laughter, and compassion in equal measure
- Consistent scheduling with no nights or weekend hours
- Leadership that listens and invests in your development
- Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways
What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring
- At least 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a clinical setting
- A caring, empathetic approach toward pets and their families
- Strong multitasking skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Reliability, professionalism, and a friendly attitude
- Basic computer proficiency; experience with AviMark or similar veterinary software is a plus
- A collaborative spirit and genuine passion for veterinary care
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
- A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
- Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
What You’ll Do
- Assist veterinarians during exams, procedures, and surgeries to ensure safe, efficient patient care
- Perform blood draws, collect lab samples, and prepare tests with accuracy and attention to detail
- Monitor and record vital signs, administer medications under supervision, and provide gentle animal handling and restraint
- Maintain clean, organized treatment and exam areas following hospital protocols
- Communicate clearly with clients, educating them about their pet’s care and ensuring their questions are answered
- Update electronic medical records accurately (experience with AviMark preferred)
- Support the team as needed — from lab work to front desk help — to keep the hospital running smoothly
- 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 make a difference each day while working alongside an incredible group of animal lovers, Commencement Bay Animal Hospital could be your next great career move. Apply today and help us continue providing the outstanding care our patients deserve!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Commencement Bay 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.
