Veterinary Assistant

Animal Wellness Center

Crozet (VA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 25,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K match

Career development

Job summary

Animal Wellness Center in Crozet, Virginia is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. You will support veterinarians and technicians in exams and treatments, while providing client and patient care in a friendly, patient-focused environment.

This full-time position offers growth opportunities in veterinary medicine, requires weekend/evening availability, and includes benefits such as PTO, health, dental and vision insurance, and a 401K match.

Qualifications

Preferred at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience.
Dependable and self-motivated.
Excellent cleaning skills and ability to lift 50 pounds.
Able to work weekends and evenings.
Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

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

1 year veterinary experience

Dependable

Self-motivated

Cleaning skills

Weekend/evening availability

Excellent communication

Team player

Lift 50 pounds

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