Veterinary Assistant

Premier Vet Care is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Salary: $14.00–$16.00 per hour
Schedule: Four days per week, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM, with rotating Saturday shifts from 7:30 AM–12:00 PM
Work Location: In person

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: 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), and Referral Bonus Program.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only), supplemental insurance options, paid parental leave, Sick Time / Paid Time Off, free or discounted lab work for employee pets, pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education allowance, professional development opportunities, TechLife Professional Development Program, and a uniform allowance.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: A four-day work week, rotating Saturday mornings, no nights or on-call shifts, six paid holidays (full-time only), an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program.

Do you love caring for animals, helping them feel safe, and supporting veterinarians and technicians in providing exceptional care? Are you looking for a workplace where you can learn, grow, and be part of a supportive, fun-loving team? Premier Vet Care would love to meet you.

Premier Vet Care is a three-doctor practice with a well-established, compassionate team committed to outstanding patient care. From Bernedoodles to Bengals, our patients benefit from services and technology including digital radiography, ultrasound, surgery, and alternative medicine. As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an essential role in keeping our hospital running smoothly and helping every patient feel safe, comfortable, and cared for.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• A welcoming, supportive team culture where you can be yourself.
• Hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to grow your veterinary skills.
• A four-day work week with rotating Saturday mornings.
• Flexible scheduling and regular lunch breaks.
• No nights or on-call shifts to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities to get involved in the community with Premier Vet Care.
• A team that values learning, collaboration, growth, and a good laugh.
• Occasional team lunches, ice cream parties, coffee runs, and even a midday sing-along or two.

What You’ll Do

• Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide compassionate, attentive care to patients throughout their visits.
• Safely handle and restrain patients as needed.
• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, instruments, and equipment.
• Help keep patient-care areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for the next appointment.
• Comfort and reassure nervous or anxious pets.
• Assist with client education and communication as directed by the veterinary team.
• Support daily hospital operations and help keep patient care running smoothly.
• Collaborate with teammates and jump in wherever support is needed.

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine love for animals and a desire to provide compassionate care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive attitude—because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Empathy and kindness for both pets and the people who love them.
• A team-focused mindset and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• A desire to continue learning and growing within veterinary medicine.

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

At Premier Vet Care, you’re more than a Veterinary Assistant—you’re an essential part of our hospital family. Whether you’re assisting during an exam, comforting a nervous patient, preparing a treatment area, or helping educate a pet owner, your work makes a difference every day.

You’ll also have supportive mentorship, hands-on learning, opportunities for community involvement, regular lunch breaks, team celebrations, coffee runs, and plenty of puppy kisses and kitty headbutts along the way.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

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 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

Professional Growth & Recognition

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• TechLife Professional Development Program
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Are you the Veterinary Assistant we’ve been searching for? If you’re ready to bring your compassion, positive attitude, and love of animals to a team that will support your growth, apply today and find your perfect place in our pack!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Premier Vet Care and Vetcor. We’re committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment where every team member feels respected, supported, comfortable being their authentic self, and empowered to reach their highest potential.