Careers

About the Role

South Arbor Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to add to our dedicated team. We work together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow.

South Arbor Animal Hospital is a four doctor practice with a well-established support staff committed to providing unparalleled patient care. From Malamutes to Maine Coons, our patients have South Arbor Animal Hospital at their service. South Arbor Animal Hospital is more than a group of compassionate veterinary professionals; we are a supportive team that welcomes you to bring your authentic self. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, South Arbor Animal Hospital offers consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits, including:

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 

• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 

• Flexible Spending Account 

• 529 Savings Plan 

• Tuition Support Program 

• Referral bonus program  

Wellness Benefits:   

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision 

• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance 

• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child 

• 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 

• Professional development opportunities  

• State license reimbursement 

• VTNE exam fee reimbursement 

• Continuing education allowance 

• Uniform allowance  

• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide 

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Employee discount program 

Our Veterinary Assistants must be ready to:

• Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day
• Ask for help and offer help to others
• Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself
• Maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect

What we're willing to give in return:

• No nights, no on-call shifts, no weekends, no holiday hours
• Regular lunch breaks
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are!

Responsibilities:

• Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
• Assisting Veterinary Technicians and DVMs with their procedures, including but not limited to, restraining for radiographs, venipuncture, grooming and vaccine administration
• Assist Veterinary Technicians in preparing animals for surgery, learning to set up for surgery, sterilizing surgical packs, etc.
• Helping to appropriately clean and adhere to necessary cleaning protocols to prevent the transmission of diseases
• Participate in dispensing and labeling of pharmaceuticals

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 South Arbor 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.