Friendship Pet Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Receptionist
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
- Schedule: Monday through Friday. No nights. Weekends off!
- Requirements: Willingness to float between veterinary assistant and reception duties
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
Friendship Pet Hospital and Wellness Center is on the hunt for an experienced and compassionate veterinary assistant. Tired of only hearing about life outside of work but never seeing it for yourself? Need a fresh work environment? Looking to work with excited, energized people who bring their authentic, funky selves to work each day and encourage you to do the same? If so, keep reading and apply today!
At Friendship Pet Hospital and Wellness Center, you can develop as a veterinary professional and are encouraged to be and care for the exceptional person you are. We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care. We enjoy a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance.
Why You'll Love it Here
- 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
What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
- Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
- A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
- Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
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
Each Member of Our Team Can Expect
- Flexibility that supports real work–life balance
- A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
- Mentorship and support as you grow in your career
- Opportunity to serve our community through our involvement in many projects and fundraisers
Benefits To Help Keep Life Awesome
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!
So, if you want a practice that lights your fire, not burns you out, apply today, and let's do this!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Friendship Pet Hospital and Wellness Center 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.
