Veterinary Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Southern Veterinary Partners, established in Glen Allen, Virginia, seeks a passionate Veterinary Assistant to support their team. The role involves assisting veterinarians with procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Benefit from a collaborative work environment and educational assistance, reflecting the organization's commitment to individual growth.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Educational assistance for accredited Vet Tech programs

Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunity for community impact and diverse tasks

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of animal handling and medical procedures.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist DVMs and technicians with patient care and surgeries.
• Restrain animals safely for examinations and procedures.
• Prepare laboratory samples and maintain medical equipment.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Medical procedures knowledge

Teamwork

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Pouncey Tract Veterinary Hospital is an animal care facility in Glen Allen, Virginia. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats and offer services such as routine medical, surgical, and dental care. At Pouncey Tract, we strive to offer not only sound advice, but also optimal veterinary care, thus allowing our clients the enjoyment of their companion for a maximum number of years. Our job is not only to treat our client’s pets when they are not feeling well, but also to help them learn how to keep their best friend happy and healthy. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Position Skills:

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
• Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
• Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
• High quality client communication on patient updates and questions

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Pay range of $14.00-$15.00/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community whiletacklinga challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animalsamong a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).