About the Role

High Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Veterinary Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Monday through Friday

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

Calling all Veterinary Assistants! Are you feeling underutilized? Maybe a little undervalued? Do you feel you're losing touch with some skills you worked so hard to master? If you want to be recognized for your accomplishments and empowered to put those hard-earned talents to work, High Ridge Animal Hospital wants you on its team! 

High Ridge Animal Hospital is on the hunt for a veterinary assistant to add to its fantastic team. With all the advantages of an established, well-managed practice, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, this may be your time. Experience in the veterinary field is preferred; however, we are willing to train motivated individuals who are up for a challenge! 
We offer flexible work weeks and don’t work overnights, weekends, or major holidays. Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care, and we offer fantastic benefits to support a healthy and positive work environment, including: 

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/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

Duties include:

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Safely restrain animals to ensure patient and staff safety
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, and equipment
• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized or boarding animals
• Prepare supplies and treatment areas to support daily clinic operations

Our veterinary assistants should be ready to:

• Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day.
• Laugh. Life is short; smile while you still have teeth.
• Grow as a professional and encourage the growth of others.
• Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself.
• Be willing to be part of a workplace where genuinely appreciating each other is more than some motivational poster on the wall.
• Celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other life events because they're important! 

What we’re willing to give in return:

• Mentoring and support for all team members
• Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• Lunch breaks on the reg. Yes, they are a real thing!
• No overnights, weekends, or holiday hours
• Support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are! 

Join our team! We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners! 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at High Ridge 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.