Compassionate Vet Assistant — Flexible Hours + Growth

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits or accounts

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Pet discounts and uniform allowance

Job summary

Heartland Veterinary Partners in Chesapeake, VA, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians with patient care, exams, and routine lab work. You will help educate clients, manage inventory, and assist with procedures.

This role requires weekend availability, basic math for dosages, and strong communication. We offer health/dental/vision insurance, PTO, retirement plans, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Lift patients and equipment up to 25 pounds; assist with heavier loads with help.
• Basic math for calculating medication dosages.
• Strong communication skills to ensure client safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside lab.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies; maintain equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Heartland Veterinary Partners in Chesapeake, VA, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians with patient care, exams, and routine lab work. You will help educate clients, manage inventory, and assist with procedures.

This role requires weekend availability, basic math for dosages, and strong communication. We offer health/dental/vision insurance, PTO, retirement plans, and career development opportunities.