Veterinary Assistant

• You’ll have a four-day workweek. You’ll work four days a week, with rotating half-day Saturdays balanced by a shorter week (3.5 weekdays).
• There are no nights or holidays. Your evenings and holidays are yours.
• Your work matters. You’ll use your veterinary skills to bring high-quality, affordable care to your community.
• We put well-being first. You’ll find a positive, collaborative culture where teammates ask for help and offer it freely.
• You’ll get mentoring and room to grow. We’ll support you as you advance your career, because the more you know, the better off we all are.
• We like to treat the team. Expect occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us.

• Anticipate the needs of our veterinarians to keep appointments and procedures running efficiently
• Perform venipuncture and blood draws
• Place IV catheters
• Prepare and interpret ear and skin cytology to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
• Guide canine and feline vaccine protocols and scheduling
• Educate clients on appropriate ages and conditions for spaying and neutering dogs and cats
• Support clients and coworkers with empathy, patience, and a positive attitude
• Ask for help when you need it, and offer it when others do

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

• Experience as a veterinary assistant in a small animal practice
• Proficiency in blood draws and IV catheter placement
• Proficiency in ear and skin cytology
• Working knowledge of canine and feline vaccine protocols and spay/neuter timing
• A positive, supportive attitude and belief that great results come from teamwork and mutual respect
• Empathy toward clients, coworkers, and yourself
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a fast-paced clinic
• Availability for rotating half-day Saturdays
• The ability to stand for extended periods and lift and restrain animals of varying sizes
• Veterinary technician credential is welcomed but not required

If you’re an Experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a place to learn, teach, and be your marvelous self, all on a 4-day work week, we’d love to hear from you.

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