Pet Hospital of Willoughby is hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
- Schedule: Flexible, 4-day work week: M: 7:45a - 5:15p, T: 12p - 6:45p, W: Off, TH: 12p - 6:45p, F: 7:45a - 5:45p. No weekends!
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
Burned out by long hours and feeling under-appreciated? Ready for a schedule that actually respects your life outside the hospital—think 4-day workweeks and no nights or weekends? Come thrive with a team that empowers you to use your hard-earned skills and be your best, authentic self!
Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Pet Hospital of Willoughby
Family-conscious scheduling: predictable days, evenings, and weekends free
Supportive culture: “Better Together” isn’t just a motto—we live it
Real growth: learn, cross-train, and bring your ideas to the table
Impactful work: use your veterinary know-how, problem-solving, and kind communication to care for pets and their people
What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
- Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
- A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
- Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
What You’ll Do
Champion gold-standard patient and client care from check-in to checkout
Assist with exams, treatments, diagnostics, and daily patient care
Educate clients with clear, compassionate communication
Keep rooms prepped, records accurate, and the team humming
The Extras You’ll Actually Feel
- Flexibility that supports real work–life balance
- A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
- Mentoring, growth, and frequent “thanks” — plus coffee runs, ice-cream breaks, and lunch on us
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
- 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
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Take the next step. You miss every chance you don’t take — don’t miss this one. Apply today to join our Veterinary Assistant team at Pet Hospital of Willoughby Hills!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Pet Hospital of Willoughby Hills 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.
