Vet Assistant — No Weekends, Paid PTO & CE

Veterinary Practice Partners; Locust Grove (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Employee pet discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Lakewood Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to support our devoted team in delivering high-quality care. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to help uphold our standards of animal care and customer service, we want to hear from you. Salary ranges from $17 to $20 per hour based on experience.

Schedule is three to four 10-hour shifts, with no weekends. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, employee pet discounts, PTO, and continuing education for licensed

Qualifications

• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow‑up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Skills

Animal handling

Job description

Lakewood Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to support our devoted team in delivering high-quality care. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to help uphold our standards of animal care and customer service, we want to hear from you. Salary ranges from $17 to $20 per hour based on experience.

Schedule is three to four 10-hour shifts, with no weekends. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, employee pet discounts, PTO, and continuing education for licensed