Veterinary Assistant

Overview

• Care for animals.
• Support your team.
• Make a difference every single shift.
• At Vestal Veterinary Hospital, we know it takes a village to care for pets and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that holds it all together.
• We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag.
• Why you'll love us: Supportive, Fun Team Culture - We treat every pet like family and every team member like gold.
• We take our work seriously but never miss a chance to laugh and celebrate successes.
• Full-Service Veterinary Expertise - Our full-service hospital offers cutting-edge medicine and surgical services, delivered with genuine compassion and expert teamwork.
• Growth & Teamwork Culture - We believe in building strong relationships, embracing collaboration over ego, and continuously learning and growing together.
• You'll be a great fit if: You love animals (obviously) and have a calm, steady presence You’re a great communicator and work well with clients and teammates You’re organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable You’re cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital setting You’re eager to learn and grow in your role You value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you’re needed What you'll do: Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions Prepping patients for exams and surgeries Administering medications as directed Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.) Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care Partnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care What's in it for you?
• Competitive pay, based on experience Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care) Generous CE allowance + paid CE time Uniform allowance Pet care discounts for your personal pets PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between) Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special?