Technician Assistant

United Veterinary Care; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,900 - 25,494; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401K Match

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Care Discounts

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Technician Assistant for Surgery & Dental to prepare and monitor patients, assist in surgical procedures, and manage records. Ideal candidates are experienced in veterinary clinics, possess strong communication skills, and are eager to learn. This position offers benefits like health insurance, 401K matching, and paid time off, along with a supportive team environment focused on affordable pet care.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of veterinary clinic experience required.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Must be comfortable lifting 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prep and monitor patients under anesthesia.
• Assist in surgery and dental care.
• Run labs, dispense medications, update records.
• Client intakes, discharges, and education.
• Clean, stock, and provide kennel care.

Skills

Vet clinic experience

Strong communication

Team player

Physical lifting (50 lbs)

Eagerness to learn

Job description

Technician Assistant – Vet Surgery & Dental

📍 Richmond, VA | ⏰ Mon–Thurs, 7 AM–5:30 PM (no weekends!) | 💵 Pay: Up to $15.75

You’ll Do

• Prep + monitor patients under anesthesia 🩺
• Assist in surgery & dental care 🦷
• Run labs, give meds, update records 💻
• Client intakes, discharges & education 📞
• Clean, stock, laundry, kennel care 🧽

We’re Looking For

• 1+ year vet clinic experience 🐾
• Strong communicator + team player
• Comfortable lifting 50 lbs
• Positive, dependable, eager to learn 🚀

Perks

• No weekends 🎉
• Growth in surgery, dentistry, + advanced care
• Be part of a mission-driven team helping pets get affordable care 💙

⚡ Ready to level up your vet career? Apply now!

Benefits & Perks 🚀

• Health, Dental & Vision (multiple plan options, incl. free dental!)
• 401K Match 💸 (100% up to 3%, 50% up to 5%)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance ($25k) + more coverage options
• Short-Term Disability fully covered
• Employee Assistance Program (incl. Headspace 🧘)
• FSA/HSA options for health savings
• Fertility & Family Support (Progyny, up to $10k)
• LGBTQIA+ Support via FOLX Healthcare 🌈
• Digital PT & Musculoskeletal Program (Sword)
• Pet Care Discounts 🐾
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal)
• Referral Bonuses + DailyPay (get paid when you need it!)

Helping Hands has assembled a team of dedicated staff who believe in the mission of preventing economic euthanasia and improving the quality of life for their patients. We are driven by our mission to help families obtain affordable surgical and dental care for their pets.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.