Veterinary Assistant

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Heritage Pet Hospital – Hiring A Full-Time Veterinary Assistant/Technician

• Brand‑New Facility Opening 2026
• Award‑Winning Team
• Mentorship‑Friendly

Heritage Pet Hospital is excited to welcome a Full‑Time Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician to our award‑winning and rapidly growing practice! We were honored to be voted Best of the Best again in 2025, and we’re preparing for an even brighter future—including moving into our brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art hospital in 2026.

At Heritage Pet Hospital, we are committed to strengthening the bond between pets and their families while empowering our team to build meaningful, long‑lasting client relationships. Our current team of seven dedicated veterinarians enjoys a strong and diverse caseload, ideal for both developing and seasoned Technicians seeking growth.

• Preventive medicine & senior wellness
• Dentistry and dental radiology
• Nutritional counseling
• Exotic pet care
• In‑house diagnostics & imaging
• Soft‑tissue surgery
• A collaborative, communication‑focused culture that feels like family

• 40 hours per week
• Various shift options
• Rotating Saturdays
• Schedule may change as we continue to grow to meet the needs of the community

• $18‑$27 per hour based on experience

• PTO
• Generous Employee Pet Discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• HSA company‑contributed account
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long‑term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• Employer Paid STD and LTD
• Eligible for performance‑based bonus

If you’re excited about joining a compassionate, collaborative team in a beautiful new hospital, and want a workplace where your medical interests and career goals are supported—we can’t wait to hear from you.

For more information about our hospital, please visit

To apply, please contact Deb Bahr at  or apply at

The Veterinary Assistant supports and assists the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, ensuring the safety of pets and clients, and the continuity of quality veterinary care. They work to keep pets safe and comfortable during their visit.

• Foster a culture built on our values:
  Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun.
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms, medical equipment, and surgery between each appointment.
• Obtain initial patient information, medical histories, vaccination records, and the reason for the pet’s visit; document patient information and update records.
• Calm, soothe, comfort, and restrain pets before, during, and after procedures.
• Take note of examination results and update records as directed by veterinarians.
• Provide owners education, resources and information on how best to care for pets in general in the Veterinarian’s direction, for specific conditions, and after various procedures.
• Monitor and track pet’s physical status and vital signs following surgery.
• Monitor, record, and report the physical condition and vital signs of hospitalized and boarded pets.
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, runs, and boarding areas.
• Feed, water, bathe, and exercise pets during their visit.
• Respond to general questions from clients.
• Perform and set up procedures that do not require Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician assistance.
• Examine pets, performing basic health checks, looking for signs of disease, illness, or injury, and treat them under the direction of the Veterinarian.
• May administer medication, perform routine laboratory tests, fill prescriptions, and educate clients on use and side effects of medication under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
• Provide professional, efficient, quality care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity.
• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets.
• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care.
• Perform other duties as…