Careers

About the Role

Somerset Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Veterinary Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience 
• Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:20am - 5:30pm, some Saturdays 7:30am - 12pm 

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

Love fast-paced teamwork, happy clients, and pets who need your skills? Join the compassionate crew at Somerset Animal Hospital. We lean on our support staff and help you grow into your full potential.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Somerset Animal Hospital

• No nights, on-call, or holiday hours

• Mentorship, cross-training, and real growth opportunities

• A supportive, fun team that celebrates wins (yes—coffee runs, ice cream parties, and surprise lunches happen)

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

• Creativity, critical thinking, and pride in doing excellent work

• A positive, team-first mindset with strong ownership of your tasks

• Passion for patient care and client service—every day

What You’ll Do

• Administer vaccines, place IV catheters, and collect lab samples

• Educate clients and keep communication clear and kind

• Monitor anesthesia, take dental radiographs, prep/assist for soft-tissue surgery

• Jump in at reception as needed—because great care starts at the front desk

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

Come join our Veterinary Assistant 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 Somerset 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.