🐾 Now Hiring: Veterinary Assistant

Central Animal Hospital | $18–$23/hour

Ready to grow with a team that’s going places? 🐾

Central Animal Hospital is a busy, growing nine-doctor practice looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! With our hospital continuing to expand and a move into a larger building planned for Spring 2027, this is an exciting time to become part of our growing veterinary family.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, love caring for animals, and want to be part of a team that’s growing together, we’d love to meet you! Previous veterinary experience is preferred, but we’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a passion for patient care.

? What You’ll Do

• Assist doctors and veterinary technicians with daily patient care and treatments

• Help prepare patients for exams and procedures

• Provide compassionate care and comfort to our furry patients

• Support the team with handling, restraint, and monitoring patients

• Keep treatment areas and exam rooms clean, organized, and ready for patients

• Help create a positive experience for pets, clients, and teammates

🐶 What We’re Looking For

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience preferred

• A genuine love for animals and their well-being

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A dependable, motivated, and enthusiastic attitude

• Someone who enjoys staying busy and learning in a growing practice

⏰ Schedule

• 4 days per week

• Three 10-hour shifts and one 7-hour shift

• 2–3 Saturdays per month, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

💰 Pay

$18–$23/hour, based on experience

❤️ Why Join Central Animal Hospital?

• Be part of a busy, nine-doctor veterinary practice

• Join a growing team with exciting plans for the future

• Look forward to a move into a larger hospital building in Spring 2027

• Enjoy a four-day workweek

• Build your skills and grow alongside an expanding veterinary team

🐾 Ready to grow with us? If you’re looking for a veterinary team where you can make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of the Central Animal Hospital team!

Your Impact as a Veterinary Assistant

• Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.