Earlysville Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
- Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 8 am - 6 pm. alternating Saturdays
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
About Us
We are a thriving six-doctor veterinary practice committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care to our patients and clients. As an AAHA-accredited, Fear Free, and Cat Friendly practice, we focus on delivering high-quality medicine in a low-stress environment. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and passionate about creating a positive experience for both pets and their people.
Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Our Practice
- Work in an AAHA-accredited, Fear Free, and Cat Friendly environment
- Supportive, team-oriented culture
- Opportunities to learn and grow within the veterinary field
- Meaningful, hands-on work with patients every day
- Fast-paced environment that keeps your day engaging
What You’ll Do
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams, treatments, and procedures
- Provide compassionate care for patients, including handling and monitoring
- Support client education and communication
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized exam and treatment areas
- Prepare supplies and assist with daily hospital operations
- Help ensure a low-stress, positive experience for patients and clients
What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring
- Passion for animal care and client service
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Compassionate, patient-focused mindset
- Reliability, organization, and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and grow within the role
The Extras You’ll Actually Feel
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for skill development and career growth
- A workplace focused on high-quality, low-stress patient care
- A meaningful role making a difference every day
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!
If you’re passionate about animal care and ready to grow your career in a supportive, high-quality practice, we’d love to meet you—apply today!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Earlysville 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.
