Veterinary Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic veterinary practice in Leesburg, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support a team of professionals in providing exceptional care. The role involves assisting with surgical preparations, patient care, and communicating effectively with clients, offering a supportive work environment focused on growth and mentorship.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Educational assistance for accredited programs

Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate required.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling essential.
• Must possess strong communication skills and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist DVMs with patient preparations and surgical procedures.
• Obtain accurate vitals and medical histories of patients.
• Communicate updates and care instructions to clients.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Towne Animal Clinic is a progressive 8-doctor small animal practice needing to add a Veterinarian. We are located in beautiful Loudoun County in Leesburg, Virginia. We are seeking a small animal veterinarian interested in high quality medicine. We encourage constant professional growth and mentorship, and our staff and doctors are dedicated to providing the best possible care. We are a full service, high tech practice - tools include ultrasound, digital x-rays, endoscopy, in-house lab, therapeutic laser, dental suite including digital dental x-ray, and fully equipped surgical suite for both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. If you are looking for a practice that loves pets, their community and each other, we would love to welcome you to our team.

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 of $20.00/hour
• 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).