Veterinary Assistant - Northfield Veterinary Hospital

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 presence.

• You’re a great communicator and work well with clients and teammates.

• You’re organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable.

• You’re cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital setting.

• You’re eager to learn and grow in your role.

• You value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you’re needed.

What you'll do:

• Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions.

• Prepping patients for exams and surgeries.

• Administering medications as directed.

• Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.).

• Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas.

• Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes.

• Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures.

• Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care.

• Partnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care.

What'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:

Northfield Veterinary Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you:

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.