Overview:Care for animals. Support your team. Make a difference every single shift.At Northfield Veterinary Hospital, we know it takes a village to care for pets and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that holds it all together. We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag.Located between Cleveland and Akron, Northfield offers a small-town feel with quick access to big-city amenities. With Cuyahoga Valley National Park just minutes away, plus plenty of shops, restaurants, and local charm, it’s a great place to build your career and your life.Why you'll love us:
Lead with heart - Our full-service hospital offers wellness and preventive care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and palliative support, all delivered by a team that genuinely cares.
Committed to excellence - With digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house labs, we’re equipped to do our best work every day.
Rooted in community - We’ve built strong bonds with the pets and people of Northfield, and we take pride in the trust they place in us.
You'll be a great fit if:You love animals (obviously) and have a calm, steady presenceYou’re a great communicator and work well with clients and teammatesYou’re organized, detail-oriented, and adaptableYou’re cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital settingYou’re eager to learn and grow in your roleYou value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you’re neededWhat you'll do:Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questionsPrepping patients for exams and surgeriesAdministering medications as directedAssisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areasMonitoring post-op patients and reporting any changesSafely restraining patients during exams and proceduresHelping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and carePartnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier careWhat's in it for you?
Competitive pay, based on experience
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)
Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
Uniform allowance
Pet care discounts for your personal pets
PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today!Check us out: www.northfieldvethosp.comNorthfield Veterinary Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.comEncore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.Pay Range: USD $16.00 - USD $19.00 /Hr.