Veterinary Assistant

Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!  

Position Details: 

Role: Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: $19.50 -$22.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Schedule: Mon-Fri most weeks with rotating Saturdays

Benefits Highlights: 

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses 

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, up to three weeks of paid parental leave, generous PTO, and employee discounts 

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance 

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program 

Do you love the veterinary field but feel like you’re constantly pulled in a million directions? Burned out from chaotic days and no time to breathe? It might be time for a change—and Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital is exactly what you’ve been looking for.

About the Role:

Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital is on the hunt for an enthusiastic, detail-driven Veterinary Assistant to join our incredible team. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, love working with both animals and humans, and want to make a real impact every day—this is your moment. This is more than a support role—our Veterinary Assistants are the heart of the hospital. From patient care to helping clients feel seen and supported, your work directly contributes to the health of our furry patients and the happiness of their humans.

What Makes This Job Awesome?

• No Nights. No Sundays.
• We believe in rest, recovery, and a healthy work-life balance. You won’t find graveyard shifts or Sunday chaos here.
• Rotating Saturdays.
• Our Saturday shifts are shared, giving you plenty of weekends to recharge or conquer your latest Netflix binge.
• Purpose-Driven Work.
• From monitoring vitals during surgery to making nervous clients feel at ease, every day matters—and so do you.

Your Day-to-Day Might Include:

• Greeting pets and their humans with warmth and professionalism
• Assisting veterinarians and licensed techs with exams, treatments, and surgeries
• Preparing and maintaining clean surgical and treatment areas
• Monitoring anesthesia under supervision and supporting surgical recoveries
• Helping with X-rays, lab samples, and pharmacy duties
• Educating clients on post-visit care and medications
• Keeping records accurate, detailed, and up-to-date
• Pitching in with hospital cleanliness and day-to-day operations

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a veterinary or animal care environment (preferred)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Veterinary Medication Clerk’s License
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence in multitasking in a fast-paced setting
• Willingness to work weekends (Saturdays only—on a rotating schedule)
• Reliability, professionalism, and a big heart for pets and people

What’s In It for You:

We’re all about supporting YOU—on the floor and off the clock. Here’s just a taste of what you get when you join Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital:

Full Benefits List:

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 longterm 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
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits:

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

All Our Team Members Should Be Ready To:

• Laugh (because life is better that way)
• Offer help and ask for help—teamwork makes the dream work
• Grow professionally and support the growth of others
• Participate in open communication during weekly/monthly team meetings
• Own their role and bring a can-do attitude every day

Click Apply Now and come be a part of a workplace that values your passion, your personality, and your potential. We can't wait to meet you!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Hawks Prairie 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.