Careers

About the Role

Auburn Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: 3 full days, 1 half day - every other Saturday (~40 hours/week)

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 discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Do you consider cat hair a fashion accessory and introduce yourself to strangers’ dogs? Do you forget your neighbor’s name but know every pet on your street? If that sounds like you, the team at Auburn Animal Hospital wants to talk!

Whether you already have experience in the animal field or are excited to learn new skills, we’re looking for an enthusiastic, full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. We value exceptional patient care, a healthy work-life balance, and showing up as your best self every day.

At AAH, we are committed to professional growth, a supportive team culture, and creating a positive work environment where everyone feels respected. We believe great medicine happens through teamwork, communication, and compassion — for both pets and people.

Our Veterinary Assistants are eager to grow professionally and help those around them grow, too. We take pride in maintaining a positive, team-focused atmosphere where mutual respect leads to remarkable results.

Duties include:

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Safely restrain animals and provide compassionate patient care
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, and equipment
• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized or boarding patients
• Prepare supplies and support daily clinic operations

What’s in it for you?

• Employee benefits that support both body and mind
• The opportunity to use your veterinary skills to make a difference in your community
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us!
• Mentorship and support as you grow in your career — the more you know, the better off we all are!

Full-Time Benefits Include:

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 only; after one year of service)
• 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
• State 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

Join Our Team!

We can’t wait to welcome our next team member who shares our love for animals and passion for care. Apply today and grow with us at Auburn Animal Hospital!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Auburn 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.