Careers
At Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital, we are known for serving our patients and clients with compassion, empathy and integrity. We are always looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are eager to help us continue providing the best care and service to our patients and clients.
If you believe your values match those of our practice and you would like to be part of an outstanding team, we would like to hear from you. Please contact Danielle Glenn, Hospital Manager.
Veterinary Assistant
Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital
About the Role
Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital is looking to add a friendly and dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our hospital team.
This position plays an integral role in providing excellent care to our patients as well as providing outstanding customer service to our clients. Our ideal candidate is a team player with a big heart and a love of animals who is organized, hard-working and demonstrates initiative, with at least one year of previous experience in a veterinary hospital.
This is a full-time position, ~32 hours / week
We are looking for someone who possesses:
Compassion for animals & their owners
Team member skills
Attention to detail
A positive, calm & helpful attitude
Client care experience
One year + of veterinary clinic experience
The ability to take lift up to 40lbs
Willingness to be exposed to pet-related issues, such as zoonotic diseases, fractious animals, noises and animal waste
Dog & cat restraint
Venipuncture
Familiarity with veterinary knowledge, pharmacology and protocols
Digital radiography
Running in-house lab work (ideally Idexx)
Using veterinary software (ideally Avimark)
Our friendly & knowledgeable staff enjoys flexible scheduling, a positive clinic culture, and some great benefits, including:
Financial Benefits:
A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
Salary: $16.50 - $19.50 / hour, Based on Experience
- 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 long-term 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
A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration!
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
We look forward to hearing from you... so apply today!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Pleasant Valley 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.