Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Compassionate Care

Bay Beach Veterinary Hospital; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bay Beach Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians during exams and treatments. You will care for all patients, assist with procedures, and serve as the link between doctors and clients to foster trust.

Responsibilities include restraining animals with low-stress techniques, administering meds, recording treatments, educating clients, and keeping medical records organized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer proficiency with practice management software and MS Office.
• Previous experience working with animals preferred; veterinary or animal care background valued.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Professional appearance and composure in emotionally challenging or high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate, professional care to patients and clients at all times.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients, doctors, and team members.
• Assists the veterinarian during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Safely restrains animals using low-stress handling techniques.
• Administers medications, vaccines, and collects lab samples as directed.
• Creates and maintains treatment plans in the medical record system.
• Educates clients on vaccines, medications, and treatment protocols.
• Maintains accurate patient information and organized medical records.
• Enters charges and assists with client check-out and payments.
• Ensures exam rooms and spaces are clean and well maintained.
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and team support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Client communication

Animal handling

Empathy

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Practice management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bay Beach Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians during exams and treatments. You will care for all patients, assist with procedures, and serve as the link between doctors and clients to foster trust.

Responsibilities include restraining animals with low-stress techniques, administering meds, recording treatments, educating clients, and keeping medical records organized.