About the role
Who we are
Auburn Animal Center is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist!
Position Details
Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Status: Full-time
Salary
A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
Schedule
4-day workweek with no nights, weekends, on-call shifts, or holiday hours
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 pet discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition
Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate
- Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
- Looking for a veterinary assistant/receptionist position that offers meaningful client connections and hands-on pet care within a supportive and fun team?
- Auburn Animal Center is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist who loves both client communication and clinical support. Join us and play an important role in creating positive experiences for every pet and person entering our doors.
- Enjoy a balanced work schedule and a workplace culture that values your personality and professional growth.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Enjoy a 4-day workweek (or 5-day if you prefer shorter days) with no nights, weekends, on-call shifts, or holiday hours
- Work with a genuinely supportive and appreciative team
- Participate in fun team traditions like coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals together
- Celebrate life’s important moments including birthdays, new babies, and anniversaries
- A welcoming culture that celebrates your unique personality
- Receive mentoring and support to grow your veterinary career
What You’ll Do
- Provide friendly, compassionate service to clients and their pets
- Create a welcoming and positive experience from check-in through check-out
- Support veterinarians and the clinical team with patient care
- Assist with safe, compassionate patient handling and restraint
- Prepare exam and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
- Perform day-to-day veterinary assistant responsibilities
- Assist with front-desk and reception duties as needed
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and team members
- Keep patient and client information accurate and organized
- Work collaboratively to keep daily operations running smoothly
- Provide empathy and compassion to clients, patients, teammates, and yourself
- Contribute to a positive, supportive, and fun workplace culture
What You’ll Bring
- Previous veterinary assistant and/or veterinary reception experience
- A genuine love for animals and their caregivers
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- A caring, compassionate, and empathetic approach
- Comfort working with both clients and patients
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Teamwork and collaboration mindset
Willingness to learn, grow, and encourage others’ growth
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 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
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!
Think you’re the Experienced Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist we’ve been dreaming of? Awesome! At Auburn Animal Center, you’ll have the opportunity to care for pets, connect with their people, grow professionally, and work alongside a team that believes enjoying your job and having a life outside of it are both pretty important.
Apply today and join the team at Auburn Animal Center!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Auburn Animal Center and Vetcor. We’re committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, experiences a true sense of belonging, and is empowered to reach their full potential.