Veterinary Assistant

Who we are

Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: $18.00–$24.00 per hour, based on experience, skill set, and the value you bring to the team Schedule: 4 10-hour days. Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM; no weekends

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

Looking for a Veterinary Assistant Role Where Your Skills, Compassion, and Reliability Matter?

Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced, compassionate, and team-oriented Veterinary Assistant to join our small animal general practice team.

If you take pride in excellent patient care, strong animal handling skills, and supporting a busy medical team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We are a hardworking, collaborative team that values communication, accountability, compassion, and excellence in service. We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who can confidently support our doctors, technicians, clients, and patients while helping keep the hospital moving smoothly throughout the day.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital

• Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends
• Supportive and collaborative small animal practice team
• Opportunities to strengthen your technical and patient care skills
• Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques that prioritize patient comfort
• Leadership that values communication, teamwork, and continued learning
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• A positive workplace culture focused on excellent medicine and compassionate care
• Work-life balance that supports both personal and professional well-being

What You’ll Do

• Safely restrain and handle dogs and cats using Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques
• Assist doctors and technicians during appointments, treatments, procedures, and diagnostics
• Obtain patient histories and communicate patient concerns clearly to the medical team
• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, surgical areas, and equipment
• Assist with blood draws, catheter placement, radiographs, laboratory sample collection, and treatments under appropriate supervision
• Run in-house laboratory tests and prepare outside lab samples
• Care for hospitalized or recovering patients
• Assist with surgical and dental patient preparation, monitoring support, and recovery
• Administer medications, vaccines, fluids, and treatments as directed and permitted
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment
• Stock supplies and help maintain hospital organization
• Support client communication, discharge instructions, and follow-up care as directed by the medical team
• Maintain accurate medical records and clear documentation
• Help support and guide newer assistants or team members when appropriate

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital
• Strong dog and cat handling and restraint skills
• Comfort working with a variety of patient temperaments and sizes
• Experience assisting with appointments, treatments, lab work, radiographs, surgery, and dentistry
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation habits
• Ability to follow medical direction and hospital protocols
• Calm, professional approach during busy or stressful situations
• Willingness to keep learning and improving technical skills
• Positive attitude and commitment to compassionate patient care
• Ability to lift and restrain animals, stand for long periods, and perform repetitive tasks safely

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• No weekend shifts
• Flexible scheduling options within hospital operating hours
• Opportunities to grow your skills in a supportive clinical environment
• A team culture built on trust, communication, and collaboration
• Meaningful work where your experience and reliability are valued
• A hospital committed to helping employees grow professionally and personally

Benefits You Can’t Beat

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

Join Our Team!

If you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a supportive, collaborative hospital where your skills, compassion, and reliability matter, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what makes Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital such a rewarding place to build your veterinary career!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Metropolitan 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 different ways to understand and engage with the world. We are 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.