Do you thrive in a team-focused environment where pets and people both come first? Salty Paws Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant (3+ years) to join our compassionate, Fear Free-certified team!
We’re a well-established, modern practice dedicated to outstanding patient care and client service. Our culture is supportive, upbeat, and all about providing top-notch care—while ensuring our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist veterinarians during exams and procedures
- Handle and restrain patients with a Fear Free approach
- Maintain clean, organized exam and treatment areas
- Perform lab work, monitor vitals, and report abnormalities
- Educate pet owners on care and treatment plans
What You Bring:
- Strong animal handling and restraint skills
- Solid grasp of veterinary terminology
- Detail-oriented and team-driven mindset
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Willingness to become Fear Free Certified—we’ll cover the cost!
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- 4-day workweek + every other Saturday
- 1-hour lunch break, major holidays off
- Set, consistent schedule = work-life harmony
- Bring your dog to work
- Beautiful, clean, modern facility with a full dental suite, in-house lab/radiology, and Covetrus Pulse software
- Supportive team and collaborative environment
- Positive, respectful workplace culture
Benefits:
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
Scheduling:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- Rotating weekends
Take a break on our staff deck, enjoy the camaraderie of a mature, knowledgeable team, and do the work you love in a place that truly supports you. Check us out on Facebook to see why our team and clients love Salty Paws.
Ready to join our crew? Apply now and bring your passion for animal care to life!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Salty Paws Veterinary 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.
