Veterinary Assistant

Sheffield Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details
Role: Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Compensation: A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
Schedule: 4-day workweeks with rotating Saturdays
Experience: Previous veterinary, animal care, boarding, daycare, kennel, or customer service experience preferred but not required

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Flexible compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account, 529 Savings Plan, Tuition Support Program, and referral bonus program

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental insurance options, paid parental leave for eligible full-time employees, Sick Time / Paid Time Off, and valuable pet-care benefits

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

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

Join a Legacy of Care. Help Build the Future.

Are you someone who loves animals, enjoys working with people, and wants more than just a job? Do you want the opportunity to have a real voice, help shape a growing team, and make a lasting impact in a hospital with deep roots in its community?

Sheffield Veterinary Hospital is entering an exciting new chapter, and we’re looking for a passionate Veterinary Assistant to grow with us. Since opening our doors in 1942, we’ve been a trusted part of the community, caring for generations of dogs, cats, and the families who love them. Our mission remains the same: providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care while treating every patient as if they were our own.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in building a long-term career in veterinary medicine. Whether your goal is to become a Registered Veterinary Technician, apply to veterinary school, or simply expand your knowledge and animal-care skills, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside a supportive team committed to mentorship and professional development.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Enjoy a 3- or 4-day workweek with rotating Saturdays
• Gain hands-on veterinary experience alongside experienced veterinary professionals
• Learn the foundations of animal care, client service, patient handling, and hospital operations
• Receive mentorship and exposure to a variety of cases, procedures, and patients
• Explore future career paths in veterinary medicine, including becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician or veterinarian
• Work with a hands-on Hospital Manager who spent more than 15 years as an RVT before transitioning into leadership
• Benefit from an open-door leadership style where communication and collaboration are encouraged
• Work alongside a veterinarian with 10 years of clinical experience and previous Medical Director experience
• Join a team that values mentorship, accountability, teamwork, and professional growth
• Combine the stability of an 80-plus-year community presence with the excitement of a growing practice
• Contribute ideas that help shape the future of the hospital, including boarding and daycare services
• Work in an environment committed to Fear Free®, Low Stress Handling®, and Feline Friendly care principles

What You’ll Do

• Assist veterinarians and support staff with patient care and daily hospital operations
• Safely and compassionately handle and restrain pets during examinations and treatments
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Assist with patient care, feeding, walking, cleaning, and monitoring hospitalized and boarding pets
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming hospital environment
• Support client communication and provide friendly, professional customer service
• Assist with boarding and daycare operations while helping ensure pets receive exceptional care, enrichment, and attention
• Collaborate with team members to provide compassionate, high-quality care for every patient
• Help identify opportunities to improve workflows, client experiences, and hospital operations
• Contribute ideas for boarding and daycare activities, pet enrichment, client engagement, and community outreach
• Assist with social media content and help share the stories of the pets and people who make our hospital special
• Help create a Fear Free®, Low Stress Handling®, and Feline Friendly environment where pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for

What You’ll Bring

• Previous veterinary, animal care, boarding, daycare, kennel, or customer service experience is preferred but not required
• A genuine passion for animal care and a desire to learn
• Interest in growing within the veterinary field
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to embrace growth and change
• A strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative
• Creativity and enthusiasm for helping a growing hospital continue to evolve
• A passion for building a supportive, team-oriented culture

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• Hands-on mentorship from experienced veterinary professionals and leadership
• Opportunities to explore and prepare for future careers as an RVT, veterinarian, or other veterinary professional
• A leadership team that welcomes ideas from the people working directly with patients and clients
• Opportunities to take on special projects that match your interests and strengths
• A chance to help grow and enhance the hospital’s boarding and daycare services
• Creative opportunities involving pet enrichment, client engagement, community outreach, and social media
• A hospital culture where communication, collaboration, and initiative are encouraged
• The opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a practice with more than 80 years of history

About Sheffield Veterinary Hospital

While we’re building a new team, what we already bring to the table is experience, resilience, leadership, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to the pets and families who trust us with their care.

As a small animal general practice, we proudly care for dogs and cats throughout every stage of life, from routine wellness visits and preventive care to diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and sick-pet appointments. We take the time to listen, educate, and create personalized care plans tailored to each pet’s unique needs.

We proudly serve London and the surrounding communities of Plain City, West Jefferson, Dublin, Columbus, Grove City, and Springfield, helping pets live healthier, happier lives throughout every stage of life.

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 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
• 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’ve ever wanted a career working with animals, this is a great place to start. Whether you’re exploring veterinary medicine as a long-term profession, considering becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician, thinking about veterinary school, or simply looking for a meaningful career helping pets and the people who love them, Sheffield Veterinary Hospital offers an environment where you can learn, grow, and make an impact.

Come be part of Sheffield Veterinary Hospital’s next chapter and help us continue a legacy of trusted care while building an exceptional future for our hospital, our boarding and daycare services, and the community we serve.

Apply today and help us build something truly special.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Sheffield Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We’re committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, experiences a true sense of belonging, and is empowered to reach their full potential.