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Northland Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary AssistantStatus: Full-time (approx. 36 per week)Salary: Negotiable and based on experienceSchedule: Flexible Monday through Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays!

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, vision, supplemental plans, generous PTO, paid parental leave, and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a Veterinary Assistant Role Where You Can Grow Your Skills and Still Have a Life Outside of Work?

At Northland Animal Hospital, we are passionate about the care we provide to our patients and clients. We're looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team and help us continue our mission of creating healthier lives for pets and the families who love them.

We believe veterinary medicine can be both rewarding and sustainable. That's why we prioritize work-life balance, a positive team culture, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're looking for a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and your development is encouraged, we'd love to meet you.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• No nights or holiday shifts
• Supportive team culture built on collaboration and respect
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career
• Meaningful work helping pets and their families every day
• Positive workplace where teamwork is valued
• A hospital that believes work should be rewarding and enjoyable

What Our Veterinary Assistants Do

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatments
• Safely restrain patients using appropriate handling techniques
• Obtain patient histories and maintain accurate treatment records
• Administer and dispense medications as directed
• Prepare patients and equipment for examinations and procedures
• Clip and bathe pets as needed
• Educate clients on basic preventative care and treatment recommendations
• Assist with cleaning, maintenance, and hospital organization
• Support the medical team in providing exceptional patient care

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

• Previous veterinary assistant experience preferred
• Knowledge of patient restraint and handling techniques
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with vaccinations and preventative care protocols
• Experience administering medications and maintaining treatment records
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques
• Willingness to assist with cleaning and general hospital maintenance
• Familiarity with Cornerstone software is a plus
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and excellent client service

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• Mentorship and support as you continue to grow professionally
• A team that genuinely enjoys working together
• Opportunities to expand your veterinary knowledge and skills
• A workplace built on positivity, respect, and collaboration
• Meaningful relationships with patients, clients, and coworkers
• A culture where learning and growth are encouraged every day

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset 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
• 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!

Think you're the Veterinary Assistant we've been looking for? Fantastic! Apply today and discover what makes Northland Animal Hospital such a rewarding place to build your veterinary career.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Northland Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their full potential.