Spotsylvania Animal Hospital -Veterinary Assistant

VetEvolve; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Spotsylvania Animal Hospital in Spotsylvania, VA, seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, and treatments. You will care for patients, assist with procedures, and help maintain compassionate service for clients and their pets.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate medical record entry, client education, and reliable, low-stress handling of animals. We value a candidate with a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and a passion for animal care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with practice management software.
• Experience with animals preferred; veterinary or animal care background valued.
• Able to work safely around chemicals, anesthetics, and biological materials.
• Maintain composure in stressful situations and perform duties professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, and procedures.
• Care for patients and support client relations with empathy.
• Restrain animals safely using low-stress handling techniques.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and collect basic lab samples.
• Document treatment plans and update medical records accurately.
• Process payments and assist with client check-out.

Skills

Communication

Computer proficiency

Animal care experience

Safety & handling

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Practice management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spotsylvania Animal Hospital was founded in 1981 serving the companion and exotic animals of Spotsylvania, Virginia and surrounding communities. Over the past 40 years, Spotsylvania has established a highly regarded reputation for providing affordable care for pets, and our doctors were recognized among the region’s “Best Vets of 2022” by Northern Virginia Magazine. We are proud of the warm, welcoming culture our hospital has cultivated and low turnover team, which includes several members with more than a decade of service at our hospital. In addition to general care capabilities, the practice offers digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental, and laser therapy equipment as well as acupuncture services to ensure the health and wellness of its patients.

Veterinary Assistant with Spotsylvania Animal Hospital

Position Summary

The Veterinary Assistant provides essential support to the veterinarian during outpatient exams and throughout the diagnosis and treatment of patients. They care for all patients, assist with medical procedures, and help ensure each patient receives high-quality, compassionate care. In this role, the Veterinary Assistant also serves as a key connection between the veterinarian and clients. Through exceptional service and communication, the Veterinary Assistant helps build trust and foster lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate, professional care to patients and clients at all times.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients, doctors, and team members, including answering phones and routing inquiries as needed.
• Handles sensitive client situations with empathy and discretion, escalating medical questions appropriately.
• Assists the veterinarian during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Safely restrains animals of varying sizes and temperaments using low-stress handling techniques.
• Administers medications, draws up vaccines, collects lab samples, and performs basic lab tests as directed.
• Creates, reviews, and enters treatment plans accurately in the medical record system.
• Educates clients on common vaccinations, medications, and treatment protocols to ensure understanding of care plans and follow-up recommendations.
• Accurately records patient information and maintains organized, up-to-date medical records.
• Enters charges accurately and assists with the client check-out process, including processing payments when needed.
• Ensures exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital spaces are clean, stocked, and well maintained.
• Demonstrates consistent reliability, punctuality, and commitment to supporting patients, clients, and hospital operations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use practice management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience working with animals preferred; veterinary or animal care background strongly valued.
• Able to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids.
• Maintains composure and professionalism in emotionally challenging or high-stress situations.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Hours

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.

Compensation And Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to