Veterinary Assistant

Crozetanimalwellnesscenter; Crozet (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K match

Career development

Job summary

Crozet Animal Wellness Center in Crozet, VA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in clinical and administrative tasks. This full-time role offers growth opportunities toward veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and management paths.

You will handle exams and procedures, animal restraint, patient records, sterilization, client communication, and appointment flow, with weekend/evening availability and a strong emphasis on compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and team oriented.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with animal handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
• Restraint of cats and dogs; some exotic pets experience or interest a plus.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate patient records; log weights and process lab specimens.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness including exam rooms, cages and supplies.
• Interact with clients in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Facilitate the proper flow of appointments.
• Provide information to clients regarding fees, preventives, medications and wellness packages.
• Reinforce veterinarian recommendations.
• Perform other tasks to support the veterinary team.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Dependable

Self-motivated

Excellent cleaning

Weekend/Evening availability

Excellent communication

Team player

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Crozet, Virginia

Compensation: $15.00 - $18.00 / hour

Description

Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant.

Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and future management positions!

Job Description:

The Veterinary Assistant will support our veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the care and treatment of our animal patients. This role involves both clinical and administrative duties, ensuring the smooth operation of our practice and the well-being of our patients in both the exam rooms and treatment areas.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
• Restraint of cats and dogs; some exotic pet experience or interest a plus
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. (Log patient weights, process lab specimens, and update client records)
• Maintaining cleanliness of hospital (clean, well stocked pharmacy and exam rooms, patient cages, and equipment maintenance)
• Interacting with clients in a compassionate and professional manner
• Facilitating the proper flow of appointments
• Provide information to clients regarding fees, preventives, medication, prescription diets and wellness packages
• Reinforce veterinarian recommendations
• Perform other tasks as needed to support the veterinary team.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
• Dependable
• Self motivated
• Excellent cleaning skills
• Able to work weekends and evenings
• Excellent communication
• Team player
• Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training