The Pet Doctor is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: $19–$22 per hour
- Schedule: Monday through Friday
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
The Pet Doctor in Lakewood is looking to add a passionate animal lover to its team! The right person for the job should not only love animals, but enjoy staying busy, be highly motivated, able to multi-task and appreciate forming positive relationships with clients and co-workers. We are a small animal practice that promotes teamwork, personal growth, and providing high quality care to all our patients. We value work/life balance, so we are closed weekends! We have been serving pets and their owners in the Lakewood community for over 50 years and value our relationships with our patients and their families. We also have mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during exams, treatments, and surgical procedures
- Safely restrain animals for examinations, diagnostics, and treatments
- Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites
- Monitor hospitalized patients and assist with basic patient care
- Collect and prepare laboratory samples as directed
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment notes
- Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
- Communicate professionally with pet owners and assist with client education
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient clinic environment
What We’re Looking For:
- 1+ years of Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary clinic experience
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- A team-oriented attitude and genuine compassion for animals
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 employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- 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!
Think you're the veterinary assistant we're looking for? Apply today!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at The Pet Doctor 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.
