Veterinary Assistant

Horton Animal Hospital - Discovery; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading veterinary clinic in Fredericksburg, VA, as an Experienced Veterinary Assistant. This full-time role involves direct support for veterinarians in a busy environment, assisting with patient care and administrative tasks. Competitive hourly pay and excellent benefits make this an attractive position for motivated individuals looking to advance in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Continuing Education benefits

Pet care discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in a veterinary setting.
• Proficient in multitasking with excellent time management.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and confident restraint of dogs and cats.
• Maintain accurate medical records and enter data.
• Support doctors in ensuring smooth patient flow.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team! - Experienced Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time)

England Run Veterinary Clinic - Fredericksburg, VA
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Schedule: Varies by hospital needs | Shifts may include weekdays (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM) and weekends (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Compensation: $19-$21/hr + $3.00/hr shift differential for Urgent Care shifts

We kindly ask that you do not contact the clinic directly regarding this position.
About Us:

England Run Veterinary Clinic is a 5-doctor, AAHA-accredited general practice proudly serving the Fredericksburg community. We offer services such as laser therapy, soft tissue surgery, ultrasound, low stress handling methods and more.

Our recently expanded Urgent Care services bridge the gap between traditional hours and emergency care, offering timely medical attention for acute canine and feline conditions such as vomiting, diarrhea, minor injuries, ear infections, and end-of-life care.

We're committed to providing top-quality veterinary care using the latest technology, including:

• Electronic medical records (EMR)
• Digital radiography
• In-house lab suite (Antech)
• Avimark software
• ScribeNote (AI-powered charting tool)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone confident, quick-thinking, and well-versed in supporting veterinary workflow in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safe and confident restraint of dogs and cats
• Administer vaccines and understand veterinary medications and terminology
• Maintain accurate medical records and enter data into PIMS (Avimark)
• Assist with radiographs, including proper patient positioning
• Run and interpret in-house diagnostics (Antech equipment)
• Support doctors in ensuring smooth patient flow and care delivery
• Perform general housekeeping (e.g., laundry, tidying exam areas)

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years of recent hands-on experience in a veterinary setting
• Proficient in multitasking, with excellent time management skills
• Self-motivated, dependable, and a strong team player
• Comfortable working in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

At England Run Veterinary Clinic, you'll be part of a close-knit, compassionate team that values collaboration, efficiency, and high-quality patient care. If you're looking to grow in a supportive environment and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to meet you!

We believe in supporting our team both personally and professionally. Here's what you can expect as a full-time team member:

Paid Time Off & Holidays

• PTO increases with years of service
• 48 hours of flexible holiday pay (6 recognized holidays)
• Annual performance review with wage evaluation

Bonuses & Retirement

• Dream Fund: Annual bonus potential
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match starting Day 1

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA & HSA options
• Maternity leave
• Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
• Free mental health support: 5 in-person counseling sessions per issue
• 24/7 access to experts
• Help with anxiety, family issues, grief, legal/financial advice & more

Optional Insurances

• Life & AD&D
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

Professional Perks

• Uniform allowance
• CE Benefits for Credentialed Techs:
• $500 CE stipend + 24 paid CE hours/year
• Access to RACE-approved CE platform
• Internal rewards program — earn points, redeem gift cards
• Pet care discounts
• Externship opportunities for vet tech and vet students

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Our Veterinary Assistants assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in all of their duties
• The Veterinary Assistant helps to prepare animals for exams and surgery.
• The Veterinary Assistant aids in performing medical treatments.
• The Veterinary Assistant will perform or prepare laboratory tests.
• The Veterinary Assistant will administer medications under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.
• The Veterinary Assistant will obtain and properly handle/prepare in-house and laboratory specimens (cytology, blood draws, blood smear, fecal, etc.)
• The Veterinary Assistant works in cooperation with staff to attend to any immediate needs.
• The Veterinary Assistant handles animals and their owners in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner, and inform staff and clients of any pertinent medical information related to animal care.
• The Veterinary Assistant maintains a healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animals.

Qualifications

Physical demands and work environment

• The Veterinary Assistant must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of a coworker. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills.
• The Veterinary Assistant must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The Veterinary Assistant is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
• The Veterinary Assistant must be fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
• The Veterinary Assistant must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to

creating an inclusive environment for all employees.