Compassionate Vet Assistant | Flexible Hours & Benefits

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC; Chesapeake (VA); In loco; USD 19.000 - 21.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Pet discounts

Uniform allowance

Descrizione del lavoro

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC is seeking a friendly Veterinary Assistant at our Chesapeake, VA facility to support veterinarians and technicians in patient care, routine lab work, and client education. You will assist with exams, collect samples, and help maintain clean, stocked treatment areas.

The role requires weekend availability, basic math for dosages, and strong communication to ensure patient safety and client satisfaction.

Competenze

• Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and equipment up to 25 pounds (or more with assistance).
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, etc.).
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Mansioni

• Assist veterinarians in medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist with outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and provide client education.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-house lab tests and prepare specimens for outside labs.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock supplies; keep public areas clean.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients and patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and team members including client discussions and patient plans.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Patience

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Active Listening

Organization

Client Satisfaction

Descrizione del lavoro

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC is seeking a friendly Veterinary Assistant at our Chesapeake, VA facility to support veterinarians and technicians in patient care, routine lab work, and client education. You will assist with exams, collect samples, and help maintain clean, stocked treatment areas.

The role requires weekend availability, basic math for dosages, and strong communication to ensure patient safety and client satisfaction.