Careers

About the Role

Position: Veterinary Assistant 

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in a veterinary hospital or clinic setting 

Compensation: $18 to $21 per hour, depending on experience 

Purdy Veterinary Hospital is on the hunt for a Veterinary Assistant to add to its fantastic team. At Purdy Veterinary Hospital, we take employee well-being seriously. Ever wonder what it would be like to work in the vet field and still have a life? The team at Purdy Veterinary Hospital knows all about it!  We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team! The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in the veterinary field and a passion for providing excellent care to pets and their families. 

We enjoy a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance. Plus, we've put together some pretty sweet benefits to help keep life awesome, including: 

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 
  • Veterinary Assistant salaries range from $18.00 - $21.00 per hour and are based on experience
• 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 
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance 
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child 
• 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 
• Professional development opportunities  
• State license reimbursement 
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement 
• Continuing education allowance 
• Uniform allowance  

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee discount program 

Veterinary Assistant responsibilities include: 

• Assisting veterinarians during exams and procedures 
• Handling and restraining animals safely and compassionately 
• Preparing exam rooms and surgical areas 
• Administering medications as directed 
• Performing basic laboratory tests and sample collection 
• Providing client education and support 
• Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the hospital 

Our Veterinary Assistants must be willing to:   

• Ask for help and offer help to others  
• Be positive! Because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible  
• Be empathetic to our clients, your team members, and yourself 
• Don’t stop believing (or retrieving, as your dog would say)  
• Listen to our clients as they explain why their dog or cat is the best one that has ever lived   

If you have the skills, compassion, and drive to make a difference in the lives of animals, we’d love to hear from you! 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Purdy 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.