What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Vetcor?
Who We Are
Edgewood Animal Clinic is Hiring an Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: 4-day workweek
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, tuition support, and referral bonuses help support your goals today and in the future.
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, up to three weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, generous PTO, and valuable employee pet benefits help support your well-being both at work and beyond.
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards, professional development opportunities, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education support, uniform allowance, and access to Vetcor’s TechLife community help you continue developing your skills and growing your veterinary career.
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and a consistent Wednesday-through-Saturday schedule help support a healthy and rewarding work environment.
Calling All Rockstar Veterinary Assistants!
Are you passionate about animal welfare and nurturing the human-animal bond? Do you believe client education is the key to ensuring our pets live happy and healthy lives? If so, Edgewood Animal Clinic wants YOU on our team!
Edgewood Animal Clinic is a three-doctor practice with a well-established support staff committed to providing unparalleled patient care. Our practice is more than a group of compassionate veterinary professionals — we’re a supportive team that welcomes you to bring your authentic self. Want to show us the sweater you just knitted for your cat? Please do. Feel the need for a midday sing-along? We’ll harmonize!
We have a structure that supports consistent, quality medical care, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun while doing an adrenaline-filled and challenging job. We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who is ready to bring their skills, personality, and passion for patient care to a team where great medicine and a great culture go hand in hand.
Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Think you’re the Veterinary Assistant we’ve been looking for? Come join our team! Bring your experience, compassion, personality, and passion for veterinary medicine to Edgewood Animal Clinic and contribute to a meaningful mission where you’ll make a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them. We can’t wait to meet you — apply today!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Edgewood Animal Clinic 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.
Edgewood Animal Clinic is Hiring an Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: 4-day workweek
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, tuition support, and referral bonuses help support your goals today and in the future.
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, up to three weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, generous PTO, and valuable employee pet benefits help support your well-being both at work and beyond.
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards, professional development opportunities, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education support, uniform allowance, and access to Vetcor’s TechLife community help you continue developing your skills and growing your veterinary career.
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and a consistent Wednesday-through-Saturday schedule help support a healthy and rewarding work environment.
Calling All Rockstar Veterinary Assistants!
Are you passionate about animal welfare and nurturing the human-animal bond? Do you believe client education is the key to ensuring our pets live happy and healthy lives? If so, Edgewood Animal Clinic wants YOU on our team!
Edgewood Animal Clinic is a three-doctor practice with a well-established support staff committed to providing unparalleled patient care. Our practice is more than a group of compassionate veterinary professionals — we’re a supportive team that welcomes you to bring your authentic self. Want to show us the sweater you just knitted for your cat? Please do. Feel the need for a midday sing-along? We’ll harmonize!
We have a structure that supports consistent, quality medical care, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun while doing an adrenaline-filled and challenging job. We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who is ready to bring their skills, personality, and passion for patient care to a team where great medicine and a great culture go hand in hand.
Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here
- A supportive, established team that believes great patient care starts with taking care of each other
- A three-doctor practice committed to consistent, high-quality veterinary medicine
- A workplace where you’re encouraged to bring your authentic self
- The opportunity to use your veterinary skills to make a difference for pets and their families
- A culture that values compassion, teamwork, client education, and the human-animal bond
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities to help you keep growing
- A consistent Wednesday-through-Saturday schedule
- A team that knows veterinary medicine can be challenging and still believes there should be plenty of room for laughter and fun
- Excellent employee pet benefits and discounts
- Mentorship and support as you continue building your veterinary career
- Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
- Provide compassionate, attentive care to patients throughout their visit
- Safely handle and restrain patients while supporting their comfort and well-being
- Assist with patient treatments and routine veterinary procedures
- Prepare exam and treatment areas for efficient patient care
- Help maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical spaces
- Support accurate communication and coordination between the medical team and clients
- Help educate clients about patient care and veterinarian recommendations
- Collaborate with doctors, technicians, and fellow support team members to keep the hospital running smoothly
- Contribute to the consistent, high-quality medical care Edgewood Animal Clinic is committed to providing
- Previous veterinary assistant experience
- A passion for animal welfare and the human-animal bond
- A commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care
- Strong communication and client service skills
- The ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced veterinary environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- A collaborative, team-oriented approach
- A willingness to continue learning and strengthening your veterinary skills
- A positive attitude and the ability to bring your authentic self to work
- A sense of humor and an appreciation for the occasional midday sing-along
Benefits You Can’t Beat
- 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
- 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)
- Paid parental leave of up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of service (full-time only; in states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Access to Vetcor’s TechLife community
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Think you’re the Veterinary Assistant we’ve been looking for? Come join our team! Bring your experience, compassion, personality, and passion for veterinary medicine to Edgewood Animal Clinic and contribute to a meaningful mission where you’ll make a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them. We can’t wait to meet you — apply today!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Edgewood Animal Clinic 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.