Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant - Route 516 Animal Hospital

Care for animals. Support your team. Make a difference every single shift.

At Route 516 Animal Hospital, we know it takes a village to care for pets and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that holds it all together. We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated full‑time Veterinary Assistant to join our crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag.

• Supportive, Fun Team Culture – We treat every pet like family and every team member like gold. We take our work seriously but never miss a chance to laugh and celebrate successes.
• Full‑Service Veterinary Expertise – Our full‑service hospital offers cutting‑edge medicine and surgical services, delivered with genuine compassion and expert teamwork.
• Growth & Teamwork Culture – We believe in building strong relationships, embracing collaboration over ego, and continuously learning and growing together.

• You love animals (obviously) and have a calm, steady presence.
• You’re a great communicator and work well with clients and teammates.
• You’re organized, detail‑oriented, and adaptable.
• You’re cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital setting.
• You’re eager to learn and grow in your role.
• You value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you’re needed.

• Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions.
• Prepping patients for exams and surgeries.
• Administering medications as directed.
• Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.).
• Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas.
• Monitoring post‑op patients and reporting any changes.
• Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures.
• Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care.
• Partnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top‑tier care.

• Competitive pay, based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care).
• Generous CE allowance + 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.

Sure you want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today!

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Route 516 Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered with Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you:
Encore Vet Group is a community 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.