Careers

About the Role

We are building something special at Armitage Animal Clinic, and this is your chance to be part of it! We're looking for a full-time veterinary assistant who can bring creative ideas, critical thinking abilities, and a willingness to be the best. If this sounds like the team you’ve been looking for, but thought it didn’t exist, then Armitage Animal Clinic may be the place for you! Our vet assistants are active and involved members of our team working closely with our RVT’s, reception team, and doctors. Our clinic practices a high standard of medicine, and we recently received AAHA accreditation.  

Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, Armitage Animal Clinic offers consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits, including: 

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 
• Tuition Support Program 
• Referral bonus program  

Wellness Benefits:  

• Extended Health Care (including vision) and dental coverage 
• Supplemental insurance, including disability and life insurance 
• 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  
• State license reimbursement 
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement 
• Continuing education allowance 
• Uniform allowance  
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide 

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Ten paid holidays 
• Employee Assistance Program 

Primary Responsibilities:  

We believe in continuous education at Armitage Animal Clinic and that one can never stop learning. Training is available to candidates looking to branch into the veterinary field and show exemplary skills in communication, time management, organization and team skills. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting DVM’s and RVT’s in proper restraints during examinations or procedures.   
• Maintaining clinic cleanliness including; laundry, vacuuming/mopping, cleaning exam rooms, disinfecting suites and kennels 
• Sterilizing and wrapping surgical instruments 
• Documenting client interactions and updating patient records 
• Communicating with clients about their pet’s care, medications and food.  
• Answering phone calls and assisting at reception 

Hours and Availability: 

Armitage Animal Clinic is open from 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 8:00 am – 5:00 pm on Fridays. Flexibility with morning and evening shifts is required.  

All of our team members should be ready to:

• Occasionally partake in midday exercises to energize the team 
• Be positive! Because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible  
• Be empathetic to our clients, coworkers, and yourself 
• Be willing to be part of a workplace where truly appreciating each other is more than some motivational poster on the wall. 
• Celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other life events because they're important! 
• Grow as a professional and encourage the growth of others. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Armitage Animal Clinic 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.