Veterinary Assistant - Route 516 Animal Hospital

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 .

*The pay range for this position is $17 – $25 per hour, based on experience, skills, and credentials. Final pay will be determined during the hiring process.

Check us out: www.rt516vet.com

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.