Nickel City Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
Role: Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Salary: $16–$18 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday with rotating Saturdays; 4-day work weeks
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; generous PTO; paid parental leave; and employee 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 Job with Real Work-Life Balance?
At Nickel City Animal Hospital, we believe you can provide excellent patient care and still have a life outside the hospital. We’re a four-doctor small animal practice offering rotating Saturdays and 4-day work weeks, all while maintaining a positive, collaborative team culture.
We’re searching for a Veterinary Assistant who loves pets, enjoys veterinary medicine, thrives in a supportive environment, and genuinely enjoys helping people. If you’re looking for a clinic where teamwork matters and your contributions are appreciated, we’d love to meet you.
Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Nickel City Animal Hospital
- A supportive team that genuinely helps each other — no egos, no drama
- A “better together” culture where wins are shared and challenges aren’t faced alone
- A workplace where being yourself isn’t just allowed — it’s encouraged
- Predictable scheduling and respect for your personal time
- Rotating Saturdays so you still get weekends to recharge
- Flexibility and understanding when life happens
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
- A fabulous, fun support staff that truly enjoys working together
What You’ll Do
- Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
- Support patient care and hospital workflow throughout the day
- Maintain clean, stocked treatment and exam areas
- Follow infection control and hospital safety protocols
- Collaborate with teammates to keep the hospital running smoothly
- Practice compassionate patient handling and client communication
- Maintain a positive, supportive approach while working as part of a team
- Help create a welcoming experience for pets and the people who love them
What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring
- Previous veterinary assistant experience preferred
- Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
- Passion for veterinary medicine and patient care
- Reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail
- Strong communication and organizational abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environment
- Willingness to learn, grow, and support fellow team members
- Compassion for pets, clients, and coworkers alike
The Extras You’ll Actually Feel
- No nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours
- 4-day work weeks that support work-life balance
- Mentorship and support from an experienced veterinary team
- A positive workplace culture built on kindness and collaboration
- Opportunities to continue learning and growing professionally
- Employee benefits that support both body and mind
- A clinic environment where your contributions truly matter
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects 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!
Sound like your kind of place? Apply today and let’s talk! We’d love to show you what makes Nickel City Animal Hospital such a rewarding place to grow your veterinary career.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Nickel City Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We’re 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.