Veterinary Assistant - Rutland Veterinary Clinic & Surgical Center
Overview:
Join Our Team as a Veterinary Assistant at Rutland Veterinary Clinic & Surgical Center! Rutland Veterinary Clinic & Surgical Center is a high-volume general practice and surgical specialty hospital located in the picturesque town of Rutland, Vermont.We are a patient-focused, community-driven practice with a passion for veterinary excellence—and we’re growing! We’re seeking a skilled, compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative, fast-paced team and help us deliver the exceptional care our patients and clients deserve.
Why you'll love us:
- Gold-Standard Medicine - Rutland Veterinary Clinic & Surgical Center delivers top-quality care at every life stage—from compassionate wellness visits to expert orthopedic surgeries. As an AAHA-Accredited, Fear Free Certified, and Cat Friendly Practice, we prioritize low-stress care backed by advanced diagnostics and surgical expertise, including CCL repairs and patellar luxation.
- Supportive Team Culture - We value mutual respect, compassion, and a strong work ethic. You’ll be joining a team that supports each other, communicates openly, and celebrates wins big and small. Your voice and contributions matter here.
- A Veterinary Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Experienced in surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care.
- Skilled in placing IV catheters, drawing blood, performing lab tests, and dental prophylaxis (scaling and polishing).
- Passionate about client communication and building lasting relationships.
- A team player who’s eager to pitch in, problem-solve, and support both clinical and non-clinical tasks.
- Committed to learning, growing, and delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Assisting in surgical procedures and monitoring anesthesia.
- Leading by example to mentor and train junior staff.
- Supporting diagnostics, treatments, and daily patient care.
- Maintaining accurate medical records and effective client communication.
- Helping uphold high standards of care and consistency across the hospital.
- Competitive pay, based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
- 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?
Rutland Veterinary Clinic & Surgical Center is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you ww.encorevet.com
Check us out here: www.rutlandvet.com
Encore 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 $22.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.