Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Who we are:

Creature Comforts is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-time

Salary: Competitive based on experience and skill set 

Schedule: Monday- Thursday, 4 x 10-hour shifts; occassional weekends and holiday shifts

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 pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Do you feel stagnant or undervalued in your veterinary career?

Is your time off spent reliving last week’s messes and dreading next week’s train wrecks, when you should be sleeping in, sipping bubble tea, and trying to put sunglasses on your dog? These are just a few symptoms of a serious condition called “Not Working at Creature Comforts.” We’re not doctors (well, some of us are), but we believe the best course of treatment is to keep reading, then apply!

Creature Comforts is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. Together, we establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, and we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. With a 4-day work week, no nights, and no on-call shifts, you’ll get consistent scheduling and real work-life balance.

Why Our Experienced Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• 4-day work weeks with consistent scheduling, no nights, and no on-call shifts
• A supportive, fun clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness and encourages camaraderie
• A workplace where truly appreciating each other is more than a motivational poster on the wall
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career, because the more you know, the better off we all are
• The chance to broaden your skills as an Experienced Veterinary Assistant with services like exotic medicine and anesthesia, stem cell therapy, and laser therapy
• Weekly and monthly team meetings that keep communication open and collaboration strong
• The opportunity to use your veterinary skills to make a difference in your community

What Our Experienced Veterinary Assistants Do

• Anticipate the needs of our veterinarians to keep the day efficient and patient care running smoothly
• Assist the medical team with patient care in a fast-paced, small animal hospital setting
• Explore and support new services, including exotic medicine and anesthesia, stem cell therapy, and laser therapy
• Take ownership of tasks and responsibilities to deliver positive outcomes for patients and clients
• Communicate with empathy and care toward clients, coworkers, and yourself
• Share your knowledge, skills, and experience to help teammates grow
• Participate in weekly and monthly team meetings
• Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience as a veterinary assistant
• A highly positive attitude and great communication skills
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced environment
• A knack for recognizing what needs to be done and the ability to get it done
• Willingness to ask for help and offer help to others
• A team-first mindset grounded in mutual respect
• Eagerness to grow, learn, and encourage the growth of others
• Experience with dental radiology is a plus but not required

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
• 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 or 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 veterinary technician 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!

Think you’re the Experienced Veterinary Assistant we’ve been dreaming of? Awesome! Come join our team and see the difference we can make in the lives of our people and our patients.

Apply today and join the team at Creature Comforts!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Creature Comforts 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.