Veterinary Assistant

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and outstanding client service? If so, we would love to hear from you! Somerset Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced assistant who brings creative ideas, critical thinking skills, and a commitment to excellence to our team of compassionate professionals dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care. 

Somerset Animal Hospital works to utilize our support staff and push them to grow and use their full abilities.  Our veterinary technicians and assistants are involved in everything from administering vaccines to placing catheters and obtaining lab samples, client education/communication, monitoring anesthesia, taking dental radiographs, preparing for and assisting with soft tissue surgery, and reception duties as needed. 

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, Somerset Animal Hospital offers consistent schedules and benefits to support a healthy and positive work environment, including:  

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 

• 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 

Our veterinary technicians should be ready to:  

• Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day. 

• Maintain a positive, supportive approach, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect. 

• Possess the confidence to own tasks and responsibilities to deliver positive outcomes. 

What’s in it for you:   

• Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community 

• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us 

• No nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours 

• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are! 

Come join our team! We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners! 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Somerset 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.