Soundview Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: $16.50–$18.50 per hour
- Schedule: [e.g., Monday through Friday; no nights, weekends, or holidays]
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
Do you believe that teamwork and cool heads prevail? That patient care and client care are one and the same? Are you looking for a working environment that lights your fire, not burns you out? If so, Soundview Veterinary Hospital wants you on its team!
Soundview Veterinary Hospital is looking for a veterinary assistant to add to their dedicated team. Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, Soundview offers consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits, 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 and provide compassionate patient care
- Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, and equipment
- Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized or boarding pets
- Prepare supplies, set up treatment areas, and help with basic lab tasks
- Support client communication, patient check-ins, and recordkeeping
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked work environment
Our veterinary assistants should be ready to:
- Maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect.
- Practice fear-free and low-stress handling techniques to keep our patients safe and happy. Top notch patient care is our priority!
- Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself.
- Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day.
What’s in it for you:
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
- A clinic culture dedicated to positivity, support, and mental well-being
- Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are!
Experience preferred but not required
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. Apply now!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Soundview 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.
