Veterinary Assistant

Do you feel stagnant or undervalued in your veterinary career? Is your weekend spent reliving last week's messes and dreading next week's train wrecks when you should be sleeping in, sipping bubble tea, and trying to put sunglasses on your dog? These are just some symptoms of a severe condition called "Not Working at Sierra Pet Clinic." We're not doctors, well… some of us are, but we believe the best course of treatment is to keep reading, then apply to become a part of our fantastic team! 

We are ready to hire a veterinary assistant to support our fantastic veterinary staff.  At Sierra, we know a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care, so we promote a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance. This means no weekends, no nights, no on-call shifts and no drama. We’ve also put together some sweet benefits to help keep life awesome, including: 

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 
  • Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00 / 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 
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child 
• 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  

Lifestyle Benefits: 

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

Additionally, each member of our staff can expect the following: 

• Mentorship and support to grow your career and thrive as an individual 
• Flexible scheduling 
• A beautiful, renovated clinic placed along the Truckee River 
• Proximity to Lake Tahoe, and the natural splendor of the Tahoe National Forest  

So, if you’re looking for a clinic that lights your fire, not burns you out, and you’re ready to be a part of an exceptional group of people, apply today! 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Sierra Pet Clinic 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.