Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Animal Care Veterinary Hospital - Roy; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Employee pet discounts

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Animal Care Roy is hiring a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role with a 4-day work week and no nights, weekends, or holidays. You will support veterinarians in exams and procedures, provide compassionate care, and help maintain medical records.

We offer competitive pay based on experience, a robust benefits package, tuition support, and mentoring to advance your career in a collaborative, patient-first environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant
• Strong technical and patient handling skills
• Clear, compassionate client communication
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures
• Provide compassionate, high-quality care to every patient
• Restrain patients safely, including the occasional cat rodeo
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Educate clients on their pets’ care and listen to concerns
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Grow professionally and support teammates

Skills

Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Assistant

Education

Veterinary Technician License

Job description

Who we are:

Animal Care Roy is Hiring a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: 4-day work week; no nights, weekends, or holidays

Experience: Veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience required

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

Ready for those previously elusive things, like predictable schedules and actual lunch breaks?

Animal Care Roy prides itself on outstanding patient care and exceptional client service, and we’re looking for a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to help us create healthier lives for our patients and their families.

“Be Kind” is our motto, and we live it every day with our team and our clients. With a 4-day work week and no nights, weekends, or holidays, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy life outside the clinic, too.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• A 4-day work week. No nights, weekends, or holidays, plus predictable scheduling and actual lunch breaks.
• Hands-on patient care. As a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant here, you’ll put your clinical skills to work every day.
• Mentorship and growth. Every Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant here gets mentoring and support to grow and advance their career, because the more you know, the better off we all are.
• A “Be Kind” culture. A clinic that celebrates your unique awesomeness, plus birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other life events.
• Little extras. Occasional coffee and soda runs, plus meals on us.

What You’ll Do

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures
• Provide compassionate, high-quality care to every patient
• Restrain patients safely, including the occasional cat rodeo
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Educate clients on their pets’ care, and listen as they explain why their dog, cat, bird, or rat is the best one that has ever lived
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Grow as a professional and encourage the growth of your teammates

Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant
• A passion for pets and veterinary care that shines every day
• Strong technical and patient handling skills, including with the occasional uncooperative cat
• Clear, compassionate client communication
• A positive attitude (life is short; smile while you still have teeth!)
• A desire to keep learning and help others grow
• Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed 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

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Animal Care Roy 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.