Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here
Four-day workweek
No nights, weekends, or major holidays
An established and well-managed veterinary practice
A team that values a healthy work-life balance
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
A positive, supportive work environment
The chance to make a difference for pets and their people every day
What Our Veterinary Assistants Do
As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll work alongside our veterinary team to support excellent patient care and smooth hospital operations.
Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care
Provide safe and compassionate animal handling and restraint
Prepare exam and treatment areas for patients
Support the team during appointments, treatments, and procedures
Help maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked patient-care areas
Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and teammates
Jump in where needed to support an efficient hospital workflow
What You’ll Bring
Previous veterinary field experience preferred
A genuine passion for animals and veterinary medicine
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A dependable and positive approach
Comfort working in a hands-on veterinary environment
A willingness to learn and continue developing your skills
Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
A team-first mindset and readiness to help where needed
The Extras You’ll Actually Feel
We believe great patient care starts with caring for the people who care for them.
That’s why our schedule reflects our commitment to self-care and work-life balance. With a four-day workweek and no nights, weekends, or major holidays, you can build your veterinary career while still having time for the people and things that matter outside of work.
You’ll also have opportunities to learn, develop your skills, and grow alongside an experienced veterinary team.
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
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
Join Our Team!
If you’re looking for an established veterinary practice where you can learn, grow, contribute, and still have a life outside of work, Parkside Veterinary Hospital would love to meet you.
Bring your passion for animals and your willingness to grow. Apply today!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Parkside 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 bringing different perspectives and experiences. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
