Veterinary Assistant Jobs
Veterinary Assistant jobs are open across private clinics, emergency animal hospitals, specialty practices, and humane societies, from entry-level to experienced, with specializations in dental assisting, exotic animal care, and surgical support. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Your Impact as an Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant
- Be a Critical Support in Urgent Situations: You'll be an essential part of the medical team, directly assisting veterinarians and technicians with hands-on patient care in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensure a Seamless Workflow During a Crisis: Your ability to anticipate needs and maintain composure will be key to keeping the clinic running efficiently, even during a medical emergency.
- Provide a Calming Presence for Clients: You'll be a reassuring point of contact for worried pet owners, assisting with check-ins, payments, and communications with empathy and professionalism.
- Maintain High Standards Under Pressure: You'll uphold our commitment to excellence by ensuring accurate record-keeping and maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment at all times.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- At least 1 year of veterinary experience, with ER or high-volume experience preferred.
- The ability to stay calm, composed, and efficient during a medical crisis.
- Confidence and skill in handling pets, with proficiency in basic laboratory, pharmacy, and nursing skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
- A flexible schedule, with availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
How You're Supported
As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.
Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.
Competitive Compensation
Health & Wellbeing
Financial Security
Commitment to Growth
The Power of a Network
Valuable Perks
About Mission Pet Health
Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.
Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.
Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact benefits@mvetpartners.com with your request and contact information.
EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
*Please note hours of operation are from 12pm to 10pm.*
Your Impact as an Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant
- Be a Critical Support in Urgent Situations: You'll be an essential part of the medical team, directly assisting veterinarians and technicians with hands-on patient care in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensure a Seamless Workflow During a Crisis: Your ability to anticipate needs and maintain composure will be key to keeping the clinic running efficiently, even during a medical emergency.
- Provide a Calming Presence for Clients: You'll be a reassuring point of contact for worried pet owners, assisting with check-ins, payments, and communications with empathy and professionalism.
- Maintain High Standards Under Pressure: You'll uphold our commitment to excellence by ensuring accurate record-keeping and maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment at all times.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- At least 1 year of veterinary experience, with ER or high-volume experience preferred.
- The ability to stay calm, composed, and efficient during a medical crisis.
- Confidence and skill in handling pets, with proficiency in basic laboratory, pharmacy, and nursing skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
- A flexible schedule, with availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
How You're Supported
As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.
Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.
Competitive Compensation
Health & Wellbeing
Financial Security
Commitment to Growth
The Power of a Network
Valuable Perks
About Mission Pet Health
Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.
Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.
Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact benefits@mvetpartners.com with your request and contact information.
EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Who's Hiring
- American Veterinary38
- PetVet Care Centers25
- Vetcor17
- VEG ER for Pets15
- Ethos Veterinary Health14
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services12
- Education3
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Consumer Goods2
- Food & Beverage1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in veterinary assistant jobs.
- Animal restraint skills for dogs, cats, and small mammals during exams and procedures
- Experience collecting blood samples, placing IV catheters, or preparing specimens for lab submission
- Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, common medications, and dosage calculations
- Ability to maintain patient records and update files in veterinary practice management software
- Fear Free certification or willingness to complete it within the first 90 days of hire
- High school diploma or GED, with preference for veterinary assistant program graduates or NAVTA-recognized training
Tips for Your Veterinary Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to each clinic type
A general practice clinic values restraint and client communication skills, while an emergency hospital wants triage support and procedure prep experience. Adjust your resume bullets to match the setting so your background reads as directly relevant to that employer.
List every species you've handled
Employers in exotic, avian, and mixed-animal practices filter for species experience that general candidates skip. Name every species you've worked with, even from volunteer or shelter work, so your application clears that screen before a human ever reads it.
Get your Fear Free or AVMA certification first
Many clinics now require Fear Free Pets certification or list it as preferred before they'll interview you. Completing it before applying removes a common disqualifier and signals you're current on low-stress handling techniques, which matters to both corporate chains and independent practices.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists veterinary assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a skills demonstration interview
Many clinics ask you to demonstrate venipuncture, restrain a live animal, or walk through a mock intake. Practice narrating what you're doing as you work because interviewers assess both technique and your ability to communicate calmly under pressure, not just the outcome.
Negotiate schedule before you negotiate anything else
Veterinary assistant offers often come with rotating weekend, holiday, and on-call requirements that aren't listed in the posting. Clarify the exact schedule in writing before accepting, since schedule conflicts drive early turnover and affect whether you can hold a second job or coursework.
Veterinary Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most veterinary assistants?
American Veterinary, PetVet Care Centers, and Vetcor are hiring the most veterinary assistants right now, with openings concentrated in North Carolina, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Corporate veterinary groups and emergency hospital chains tend to post the highest volume because they staff multiple locations at once.
How many veterinary assistant jobs are remote?
About 5% of veterinary assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on most of the role is. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include telemedicine triage support, client communication coordination, and veterinary virtual care platforms that handle asynchronous consults.
How do you become a veterinary assistant?
Start by completing a veterinary assistant certificate program through a community college or an organization recognized by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. Then apply for entry-level roles at general practices or shelters where on-the-job training is standard. Earning Fear Free certification after you're hired accelerates your move into more specialized clinics.
Can you get hired as a veterinary assistant with no experience?
Yes, many general practices and humane societies hire veterinary assistants with no formal clinical experience if you've worked with animals in any capacity. Shelter volunteering, pet grooming, or farm work all count. Highlighting your comfort handling stressed or uncooperative animals matters more to most hiring managers than any credential at the entry level.
What does the veterinary assistant interview process look like?
Most clinics run a phone screen followed by an in-person interview that includes a walk-through of their facility. Some ask you to perform a brief skills check, such as restraining an animal or drawing up a mock syringe, to assess your hands-on confidence. A second interview with the lead veterinarian is common at specialty practices before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to veterinary assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to veterinary assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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