Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here
Enjoy a four-day workweek with regular lunch breaks
Work no weekends, boarding shifts, on-call shifts, or holiday hours
Join an experienced four-doctor general practice
Gain experience with digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, and therapeutic laser treatments
Receive mentoring and support as you grow your veterinary career
Learn from teammates who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience
Work in a supportive environment where you can bring your authentic self
Celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other meaningful milestones
Join a team that values empathy, positivity, and mutual support
What Our Veterinary Assistants Do
Assist veterinarians and the medical team with patient exams, treatments, and procedures
Provide compassionate, high-quality care to canine, feline, and small mammal patients
Safely handle and restrain patients while prioritizing their comfort and well-being
Obtain thorough patient histories, vitals, and other information to support patient assessments
Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed and appropriate to your training and experience
Assist with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection based on your training and experience
Collect and process laboratory samples and assist with in-house diagnostic testing
Assist with digital and dental radiographs
Support surgical and dental procedures, including patient preparation, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
Assist with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery based on your training and experience
Support ultrasound and therapeutic laser treatments
Communicate with clients compassionately and clearly regarding patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care
Maintain accurate medical records and patient charts
Keep treatment and exam areas clean, stocked, and organized
Collaborate with doctors and teammates to maintain an efficient workflow and positive hospital culture
What You’ll Bring
Previous Veterinary Assistant experience in a clinical setting
Strong patient care and animal-handling skills
Safe and effective patient restraint techniques
Experience assisting with examinations, treatments, and procedures
Familiarity with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
Comfort assisting with diagnostic testing, radiology, and laboratory procedures
Experience with venipuncture and IV catheter placement is a plus
Excellent client communication and education skills
Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a busy environment
Time management and organizational skills that help keep the day running smoothly
A collaborative, team-first mindset and willingness to jump in where needed
Compassion and empathy for patients, clients, coworkers, and yourself
A positive attitude, reliability, and genuine passion for veterinary medicine
Commitment to continued learning, growth, and professional development
The Extras You’ll Actually Feel
At Grace Animal Hospital, we believe caring for patients starts with caring for one another. You’ll receive mentoring and support from a team that wants to help you strengthen your existing skills while continuing to learn new ones.
You’ll also enjoy a four-day workweek, regular lunch breaks, weekday-only hospital hours, and no boarding, on-call, weekend, or holiday shifts. Add a culture that celebrates life events, encourages laughter, and believes everyone deserves to be treated with Grace, and you’ll find a workplace designed to support both your career and your life outside the hospital.
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 employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free or 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
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
Six paid holidays (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
Think you’re the Experienced Veterinary Assistant we’ve been looking for? Apply today and let’s find the perfect place for you in our pack.
Join Grace Animal Hospital and build a veterinary career where you can grow your skills, care for incredible patients, and work with a team that truly supports you.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Grace 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.
