Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at Riverside Animal Hospital as a Veterinary Assistant, where your dedication to animal care and teamwork are highly valued. We offer flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and a supportive work environment. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and want to grow with us, apply today!

Benefits

401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Support Program

Health Insurance including medical, dental, and vision

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

Continuing education allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Discount programs for pets

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary assistance is required.
• Positive and supportive approach to teamwork essential.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the veterinary field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and maintain a supportive environment.
• Work collaboratively with veterinary staff and clients.
• Manage tasks related to animal health and clinic operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Experience as a Veterinary Assistant

Job description

Who we are:

Right now, as you read this, are you covered in pet hair? Do you have cat treats or dog bags in your pocket? Is there a cat in your lap? Or maybe an 80 lb Labrador? If so, keep reading because Riverside Animal Hospital is ready to hire a Veterinary Assistant for our fantastic team, and you might be one of us!

We are looking for an EXPERIENCED Vet Assistant (room assistant). At Riverside Animal Hospital, we value dedication to patient care, a healthy work-life balance, and showing up as your awesome self because it takes all types to see our patients and ourselves thrive. We have a commitment to professional growth and a positive work environment in our clinic, and we offer fantastic benefits to help you keep up with the strangeness of the ever-changing world, including:

Financial Benefits:

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
• 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
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration!

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Our veterinary technicians should be ready to:

• Anticipate mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are!
• Maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect.
• Laugh. Life is short; smile while you still have teeth.
• Ask for help and offer help to others.

What’s in it for you:

• Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance

• Lunch breaks on the reg

• Rotating Saturday shifts

• No night or weekend shifts

• We have snacks and a coffee machine

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join a team of amazing people who put people first! Think you're the person we're looking for? Apply today so we can meet you!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Riverside Animal 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. So what are you waiting for? Apply today, and let's do this!