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Who We Are
Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Apply now and join a workplace that values your passion, your personality, and your potential. We can't wait to meet you!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Hawks Prairie 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.
Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: $18.50–$21 per hour
- Schedule: Four-day workweek with rotating Saturday shifts (9 am - 3 pm)
- 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
Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here
- Consistent and Flexible scheduling that fosters a proper work-life balance
- No Nights. No Sundays.
- We believe in rest, recovery, and a healthy work-life balance. You won’t find graveyard shifts or Sunday chaos here.
- Our Saturday shifts are shared, giving you plenty of weekends to recharge or conquer your latest Netflix binge.
- Purpose-Driven Work.
- From monitoring vitals during surgery to making nervous clients feel at ease, every day matters—and so do you.
- Greeting pets and their humans with warmth and professionalism
- Assisting veterinarians and licensed techs with exams, treatments, and surgeries
- Preparing and maintaining clean surgical and treatment areas
- Helping with radiographs, lab samples, and pharmacy duties
- Educating clients on post-visit care and medications
- Keeping records accurate, detailed, and up-to-date
- Pitching in with hospital cleanliness and day-to-day operations
- Previous experience in a veterinary or animal care environment (preferred)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Veterinary Medication Clerk’s License
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Confidence in multitasking in a fast-paced setting
- Willingness to work weekends (Saturdays only—on a rotating schedule)
- Reliability, professionalism, and a big heart for pets and people
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)
- 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
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Apply now and join a workplace that values your passion, your personality, and your potential. We can't wait to meet you!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Hawks Prairie 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.
Salary : $19 - $21