Veterinary Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We want YOU to join our team! Felton Veterinary Hospital is hiring an experienced veterinary assistant to join our team of fun, talented professionals.
Our hospital team is compassionate, family-oriented, and works hard. FVH is a three doctor practice and sees primarily dogs and cats but also birds, rabbits, ferrets, and other small mammals. Our hospital offers the best of both worlds - top-notch medicine personalized to each patient and client.
We are searching for a personable and experienced individual with a strong work ethic who has a love for both animals and their humans. We believe that our assistants should use all their skills to the best of their ability. You will be rewarded for your skills, compassion, and ambition.
Our ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering the highest quality veterinary patient and client care, and possess the skills and knowledge to deliver on that passion.
The skills you will be using include, but are not limited to:
Physical examinations and patient assessment
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Radiology
Anesthesia monitoring
Dentistry
Surgical preparation and assisting
Laboratory work
Pharmacy
Patient recovery
Client education
Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
Only candidates working as a veterinary assistant for a minimum of 2 years will be considered. You must be able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance.
We offer a generous compensation and benefits package that includes employer cost sharing for medical, dental, and vision, and a 401(k) retirement plan that can include employer contributions of up to 3% each year. We also offer a generous continuing education allowance, 3 weeks of paid vacation, paid holidays, and an employee discount on pet care.
For more about us please visit our website at feltonveterinaryhospital.com.
To apply, please provide a cover letter and your resume.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Veterinary Assistant roles across Felton Veterinary Hospital's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18 - £21 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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