We’ve built a supportive, fun-loving, yet professional atmosphere where camaraderie comes naturally and there’s always something new to learn. Whether you’re an experienced vet assistant or someone ready to start a career in small animal medicine, we’d love to meet you.
Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here
A flexible full-time schedule, with Saturdays shared on a rotating basis so no one carries every weekend
A busy 3-doctor practice where you’ll see a wide variety of cases and build well-rounded skills
A supportive team culture that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow
On-the-job training for the right Veterinary Assistant, so experience is a plus but not a dealbreaker
An annual continuing education allowance and real potential for career growth
A workplace that’s fun-loving and professional at the same time
What Our Veterinary Assistants Do
Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient exams, treatments, and procedures
Provide attentive, compassionate patient care throughout each visit or stay
Handle pharmacy duties, including preparing and organizing medications as directed
Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment clean, stocked, and well maintained
Help with reception tasks, including greeting clients, answering questions, and supporting a smooth front desk
Deliver outstanding customer service to every client who walks through our doors
Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.
What You’ll Bring
Experience working in a veterinary hospital is preferred, but we are willing to train the right Veterinary Assistant
A caring, compassionate attitude toward patients, clients, and teammates (required of every member of our team)
Excellent ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
A friendly, dedicated, team-first approach
Availability for a full-time schedule, including rotating Saturday shifts
Comfort moving between back-of-hospital and front-desk duties in a busy practice
[Physical requirements, e.g., ability to lift up to __ lbs and stand for extended periods]
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
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
State veterinary technician 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
Flexible scheduling
Join Our Team!
If you’re a caring, dependable Veterinary Assistant (or ready to become one) and you want to grow with a team that values both great medicine and a great workplace, Ark Veterinary Hospital is an outstanding place to do it. We look forward to hearing from you!
Apply today and join the team at Ark Veterinary Hospital!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Ark 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.
