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Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant!Position DetailsRole: Veterinary AssistantStatus: Full-timeSalary: $18.50 - $20.00 per hourSchedule: Four-day workweek with rotating SaturdaysDo 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 HereConsistent scheduling that fosters a proper work-life balanceNo 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 BringPrevious experience in a veterinary or animal care environment (preferred)Ability to obtain and maintain a Veterinary Medication Clerk’s LicenseExcellent communication and teamwork skillsConfidence in multitasking in a fast-paced settingWillingness to work weekends (Saturdays only—on a rotating schedule)Reliability, professionalism, and a big heart for pets and peopleWhat You’ll DoGreeting pets and their humans with warmth and professionalismAssisting veterinarians and licensed techs with exams, treatments, and surgeriesPreparing and maintaining clean surgical and treatment areasHelping with radiographs, lab samples, and pharmacy dutiesEducating clients on post-visit care and medicationsKeeping records accurate, detailed, and up-to-datePitching in with hospital cleanliness and day-to-day operationsBenefits You Can’t BeatFinancial BenefitsA flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings PlanFlexible Spending Account (full-time only)529 Savings PlanTuition Support Program (full-time only)Referral bonus programWellness BenefitsHealth 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 OffFree/discounted lab work for all employee petsPet discounts on services and productsPet food discount programWorkplace BenefitsQuarterly Team Rewards Bonus ProgramProfessional development opportunitiesContinuing education allowanceUniform allowanceLifestyle BenefitsSix paid holidays (full-time only)Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee discount programJoin 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.