Veterinary Assistant

Innovetive Petcare; Crozet (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Veterinary Assistant in a nurturing environment focused on the well-being of pets and their owners. This role offers a unique opportunity for growth in veterinary medicine, from assisting veterinarians to managing future responsibilities. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the practice, providing care and support to our animal patients while interacting with clients in a professional manner. With a focus on development and training, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Qualifications

• Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure cleanliness of the hospital.
• Interact compassionately with clients and facilitate appointment flow.

Skills

Veterinary medicine experience

Dependability

Self-motivation

Cleaning skills

Communication

Team player

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Crozet, Virginia

Compensation: $15.00 / 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