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Veterinary Assistant

Waterbury Veterinary Hospital

Job Description

Veterinary Assistant – Waterbury Veterinary Hospital

Waterbury Center, VT
Join a Fear-Free Practice with Mountain Views and a Team That Truly Cares

Are you an experienced veterinary assistant looking for a hospital where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your team feels like family? Come work with us at Waterbury Veterinary Hospital, nestled in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

🌟 Trusted & Respected
Established in 2006, we’re a 4-doctor, full-service, Fear-Free certified small-animal hospital dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care.

? Modern, Fully Equipped Facility
Work with the tools you need to excel, including digital full-body and dental radiography, ultrasound, and a complete in-house laboratory.

🏔 A Location You’ll Want to Call Home
Located in a vibrant, outdoor-lover’s paradise with access to skiing, hiking, and scenic mountain views right outside your door.

? Team-Centered Culture
We value kindness, humor, collaboration, and mutual respect. Your voice and ideas matter here.

📈 Career Growth Encouraged
Whether you want to advance your skills in dentistry, anesthesia, surgery, or client communication, we’ll help you get there.

⏰ True Work-Life Balance
Enjoy a 4-day workweek with only one half-day Saturday every 4–6 weeks.

🎉 A Fun, Supportive Environment
We prioritize connection—with team events, regular meetings, and a culture that celebrates wins big and small.

Your Role

As a Veterinary Assistant on our team, you’ll support our doctors and technicians in delivering exceptional patient care. You’ll be responsible for:

  • Assisting during exams, treatments, diagnostics, and surgical procedures
  • Patient restraint and handling
  • Collecting samples and running in-house diagnostics
  • Helping with radiographs, dental procedures, and surgical prep
  • Ensuring patient comfort and safety at all times
  • Communicating with clients with empathy and clarity
  • Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment

About You

We’d love to meet you if:

  • You have 1+ years of veterinary assistant experience
  • You understand medical terminology and safe patient handling
  • You’re eager to learn and grow with a collaborative team
  • You’re reliable, proactive, and a strong communicator
  • You thrive in a fast-paced environment and value compassionate care

Schedule

  • 4-day workweek
  • Rotating half-day Saturdays every 4–6 weeks
  • 8- to 10-hour shifts depending on the day

Compensation & Benefits

  • $19–$21/hour depending on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits for fulltime, including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Life and disability insurance
    • 401(k) with employer match
    • PTO and paid holidays
    • Uniform allowance
    • Employee pet care discounts
    • Continuing Education (CE) allowance

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you’re looking for a veterinary practice where quality medicine, a supportive team, and a beautiful location come together—you’ve found it.

Apply today to join Waterbury Veterinary Hospital.
We can’t wait to meet you!

 
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
 
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
 
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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Waterbury Center, Vermont, United States

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