Careers

About the Role

Ames Pet Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Veterinary Assistant
• Status: Part-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: 7:30AM- 1:00pm or 2:00pm-6:00pm weekdays 7:30am- 1pm weekends alternating

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

Are you a Veterinary Assistant who considers cat hair a fashion accessory? Have you ever forgotten your neighbor's name but know every dog on your block? If so, the team at the Ames Pet Hospital wants to talk!
We are focused on patient care as well as functionality and comfort for our staff and clients, and this is your chance to be part of it! We're looking for an experienced veterinary assistant who shares compassion, critical thinking abilities, and a spirit of teamwork- along with a love of animals of course! If this sounds like you, then the Ames Pet Hospital may be the place for you!

Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people we take the work-life balance and personal well-being seriously. Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care.

The Veterinary Assistant Skills We’re Looking For:

• Safe and effective animal restraint techniques
• Vaccine administration & preventive care
• Patient history collection & accurate medical recordkeeping
• Hospital housekeeping & maintaining a clean, safe environment

All our team members should be ready to:

• Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself.
• Be willing to be part of a workplace where truly appreciating each other is more than some motivational poster on the wall.
• Share your knowledge, skills, and experiences with others
• Maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect.
• Possess the confidence to own tasks and responsibilities to deliver positive outcomes.
• Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day.

What’s in it for you:

• Employee benefits that strengthen both the body and the mind
• Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
• Lunch/shift break and PTO policies that we genuinely want you to use
• Rotating Saturday shifts
• No nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• 529 Savings Plan
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• 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

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Come join our team! We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Ames Pet 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.