Veterinary Assistant

Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital, PA; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Pet care discounts

PTO & holidays

401(k) with match

Encore Vet resources

Job summary

Ark Veterinary Hospital in Wooster, OH is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for a full-time day shift. You will support exams, procedures, and daily patient care, helping keep nervous pets calm and owners at ease.

We offer extensive benefits, CE opportunities, and a collaborative team focused on high-quality medicine and compassionate care. No holiday shifts, rotating weekends, and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary setting.
• Comfortable assisting with exams, procedures, and daily patient care.
• Strong communication skills with clients and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Calm, confident handling that keeps nervous patients and their people at ease.
• Accurate diagnostics and lab work that support the veterinary team's decisions.
• A smooth flow of appointments so the hospital runs efficiently even on busy days.

Skills

Veterinary setting experience

Strong communication skills

Exam and patient care support

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Assistant (Full Time)

Wooster, OH

Why Choose Ark Veterinary Hospital

Because here, we lead with heart. As a full-service hospital, we offer wellness care, surgery, sick visits, laser therapy, ultrasound, and advanced diagnostics—all delivered by a team that loves what they do. We’re proud of our medicine and even prouder of the relationships we’ve built with pets and their people in our community. If you’re looking for a hospital that values team culture, career growth, and high‑quality care, you’ve found your place.

About the Practice

At Ark Veterinary Hospital, we know it takes a village to care for pets—and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that hold it all together. We’re searching for a compassionate, motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our full‑time crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag.

What You'll Help Make Possible

• Calm, confident handling that keeps nervous patients (and their people) at ease
• Accurate diagnostics and lab work that support the veterinary team's decisions
• A smooth flow of appointments so the hospital runs efficiently even on busy days

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary setting
• Comfortable assisting with exams, procedures, and daily patient care
• Strong communication skills with clients and teammates

Schedule

• Full‑time, Day shift
• 8-12 hour shifts
• Rotating weekends
• No holiday shifts required

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $17 to $18 per hour, based on experience and skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Free virtual mental health services for your household (ages 13+)
• Generous CE allowance plus paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group's library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match

Check us out:

www.arkvethosp.com

Ark Veterinary Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com

Encore Vet Group is acommunity of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love —caring for animals while advancing your career.

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