Veterinary Assistant

Is your ideal workday combing mats from that 20lb cat that can't quite reach “back there” anymore? Does a cat abscess or cuterebra just make your day? Are you always up for the head-butting kitten nail trim challenge? If so, join the team at Meadows Cat Hospital because we love to get down with the nitty-gritty of Vet Med!

Meadows Cat Hospital was founded in 1990 and has a long history as a teaching hospital and sanctuary for cats that are in need. We are looking for unique veterinary assistant candidates (all levels of expertise may apply) but whom are enrolled in an accredited veterinary technologist or LVT program. We are looking to help you grow professionally, financially, and personally as you work through your program and will give you the support and freedom to hone your new skills. All you need is enrollment in a program and a love for cats and we will take care of the rest!--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, Meadows Cat Hospital offers consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits, including:

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 
  • $19 - $21 per hour
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• 529 Savings Plan 
• Tuition Support Program 
• Referral bonus program  

Wellness Benefits:  

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision 
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance 
• 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 
• Professional development opportunities  
• State license reimbursement 
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement 
• Continuing education allowance 
• Uniform allowance  
• Access to our VetCor Techlife Facebook group, including thousands of veterinary technicians company-wide 

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee discount program 

Our Veterinary Assistants (and LVT students) should be ready to:

• Ask for help and offer help to others. 
• Grow and learn. Then learn and grow some more! 
• Be positive! Because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible 
• Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself. 

What’s in it for you?:

• Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance 
• Employee benefits that strengthen both the body and the mind
• Rotating (and minimal, 1 shift per month) Saturday shifts that end at 2:00PM. No Sundays, Holidays or late nights. 
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are!
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness! 
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us 

Think you're the veterinary assistant and LVT student we've been longing for? Fantastic! Apply today so we can get this ball rolling!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Meadows Cat 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.