Careers

High Plains Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Salary: $19–$21 per hour
Schedule: 4 x 10-hour days

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a Veterinary Assistant Role Where You Can Grow, Thrive, and Be Yourself?

High Plains Veterinary Hospital is searching for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our incredible team of compassionate professionals. If you’re looking for a fresh work environment filled with supportive teammates, authentic personalities, and opportunities to grow your veterinary career, we’d love to meet you.

At High Plains Veterinary Hospital, we believe that caring for our patients starts with caring for one another. We work hard to cultivate a positive, collaborative clinic culture where learning, teamwork, and compassion are part of everyday life. Our team loves bringing their authentic selves to work, supporting one another, and making veterinary medicine rewarding and fun.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love High Plains Veterinary Hospital

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Four-day work weeks that support work-life balance
• Employee benefits that strengthen both the body and the mind
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• A fridge stocked with drinks and snacks
• Mentorship and support as you grow your veterinary career
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development

What You’ll Do

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Support patient care through safe handling, restraint, and nursing assistance
• Prepare and maintain treatment areas, exam rooms, and equipment
• Assist with diagnostics, laboratory testing, and sample collection
• Support surgical and treatment procedures as directed by the veterinary team
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with hospital workflow
• Communicate compassionately with clients and team members
• Help create a positive experience for both patients and clients every day

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience preferred
• Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
• Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
• Compassion for pets, clients, and coworkers
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
• Commitment to compassionate medicine and exceptional client care
• Desire to continue learning and growing within veterinary medicine

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• Mentorship and support from an experienced veterinary team
• Opportunities to expand your technical skills and veterinary knowledge
• A workplace culture built around collaboration, positivity, and authenticity
• Team celebrations, snacks, coffee runs, and appreciation events
• Work-life balance supported through consistent scheduling
• A team environment where your contributions truly matter

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
• 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
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

We can’t wait to welcome you to the team! Apply today and discover what makes High Plains Veterinary Hospital such a rewarding place to grow your veterinary career.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at High Plains Veterinary 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.