University Place Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: $16–$20 per hour
- Schedule: 4 10-hour 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
Haaaaaave you met University Place Veterinary Hospital?! Let us introduce ourselves! We are a team-oriented, 3 doctor practice looking to add an experienced veterinary assistant to our crew of passionate professionals. We believe in a 'better together" philosophy because we know we are at our best when we celebrate ourselves and each other. As a result, both staff and patients flourish!
University Place Veterinary Hospital is on the hunt for a veterinary assistant to add to its fantastic team. With all the advantages of an established, well-managed practice, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, this may be your time. Ever wonder what it would be like not working eight days a week? It's hard to imagine, especially during these challenging times in Vet Med, but it's possible! At University Place Veterinary Hospital, we take the work-life balance and personal well-being seriously. Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care. We also offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and positive work environment, including:
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
Duties Include:
- Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
- Safely restrain animals for exams, blood draws, and treatments
- Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, and equipment
- Feed, water, walk, and monitor hospitalized or boarding animals
- Prepare supplies, medications, and instruments for daily procedures
All our team members should be ready to:
- Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day.
- Occasionally partake in a cat rodeo.
- Ask for help and offer help to others.
- Grow and learn. Then learn and grow some more!
- Be positive! Because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible
- Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself.
- Share your knowledge, skills, and experiences with others (spidey powers would be cool too)
What’s in it for you:
- Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
- Employee benefits that strengthen both the body and the mind
- Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
- A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
- Lunch breaks on the reg
- 4-day work weeks
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
- Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are!
Come join our team! We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at University Place Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments 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.
