Job Description

Who we are

Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Veterinary Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: $18.50 – $20.00 per hour
• Schedule: Four-day workweek with rotating Saturdays

Do you love the veterinary field but feel like you’re constantly pulled in a million directions? Burned out from chaotic days and no time to breathe? It might be time for a change—and Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital is exactly what you’ve been looking for!

Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital is on the hunt for an enthusiastic, detail-driven Veterinary Assistant to join our incredible team. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, love working with both animals and humans, and want to make a real impact every day, this is your moment. This is more than a support role—our Veterinary Assistants are the heart of the hospital. From patient care to helping clients feel seen and supported, your work directly contributes to the health of our furry patients and the happiness of their humans.

Why You'll Love it Here

• Consistent scheduling that fosters a proper work-life balance
• No Nights. No Sundays.
• We believe in rest, recovery, and a healthy work-life balance. You won’t find graveyard shifts or Sunday chaos here.
• Our Saturday shifts are shared, giving you plenty of weekends to recharge or conquer your latest Netflix binge.
• Purpose-Driven Work.
• From monitoring vitals during surgery to making nervous clients feel at ease, every day matters—and so do you.

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience in a veterinary or animal care environment (preferred)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Veterinary Medication Clerk’s License
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence in multitasking in a fast-paced setting
• Willingness to work weekends (Saturdays only—on a rotating schedule)
• Reliability, professionalism, and a big heart for pets and people

What You’ll Do

• Greeting pets and their humans with warmth and professionalism
• Assisting veterinarians and licensed techs with exams, treatments, and surgeries
• Preparing and maintaining clean surgical and treatment areas
• Helping with radiographs, lab samples, and pharmacy duties
• Educating clients on post-visit care and medications
• Keeping records accurate, detailed, and up-to-date
• Pitching in with hospital cleanliness and day-to-day operations

Benefits You Can’t Beat

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 (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 employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• 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
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

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

Join Our Team!

Apply now and join a workplace that values your passion, your personality, and your potential. We can't wait to meet you!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Hawks Prairie 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.