Careers

About the Role

Vista Pet Hospital is a team-oriented, four-doctor practice ready to hire an experienced veterinary assistant. We value dedication to patient care, a healthy work-life balance, and showing up as your awesome self because it takes all types to see our patients and ourselves thrive.

Summary of Responsibilities for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant

The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring efficient hospital operations. This full-time role, with weekends off, requires a blend of technical skills, compassionate patient care, and strong client interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Provide compassionate care to all patients, including handling and restraint, calming anxious animals, feeding, exercising, and grooming.
• Clinical Assistance: Assist in surgical procedures, anesthetic monitoring, and the administration of medications. Perform blood draws, vaccinations, injections, and laboratory tests.
• Technical Duties: Operate and maintain hospital equipment such as EKGs, fluid pumps, anesthetic monitors, and more. Fill prescriptions, calculate dosages, and ensure the security of controlled substances.
• Client Interaction: Greet patients and owners, perform initial assessments (taking weight and vital signs), and educate clients on wellness plans and insurance. Maintain a positive and professional demeanor with clients at all times.
• Facility Maintenance: Ensure the cleanliness of the hospital, including cleaning equipment, kennels, and facilities. Follow safety and wellness regulations and complete laundry duties.
• Administrative Support: Maintain accurate medical records, assist with clerical tasks, and support hospital product and service promotion.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: Preferably one or more years in a veterinary environment performing all relevant duties.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift at least 40 lbs.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, team orientation, time management, and customer service skills. Must be personable, professional, and able to quickly transition between tasks.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with hospital procedures, policies, and equipment, including computers and standard veterinary terminology.

We also offer fantastic benefits to help you keep up with the strangeness of the ever-changing world, including:

Financial Benefits:

• Competitive wage
• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 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
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Ability to join our Vetcor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave
• Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.)

Additionally, each member of our team can expect:

• Team-building activities like bowling and axe throwing.
• Lunch-and-learns to feed your brain and your belly.
• Mentorship and support as you grow your career.
• Flexible scheduling with no nights, no on-call shifts, and no weekend shifts.

Our assistants should be ready to:

• Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day
• Join co-workers committed to your success
• Be part of a team-oriented culture that values collaboration and open communication
• Enjoy occasional lunches and coffee runs on us

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Vista Pet 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.