Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

Southern Veterinary Partners is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for its Signal Hill Animal Clinic in Manassas, VA. The role involves assisting DVMs, handling patients, and providing exceptional care to animals. Applicants should possess a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage stressful situations in a team-oriented environment.

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 Vet Tech programs

FREE doctor access 24/7 via Teladoc

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program

Collaborative working environment with career growth

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments and surgeries.
• Obtain accurate vitals and medical histories from patients.
• Communicate high quality updates to clients.

Skills

Communication

Animal Handling

Teamwork

Stress Management

Education

High School diploma or GED certificate

Job description

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Signal Hill Animal Clinic is located in Manassas, VA. We are a full-service animal hospital and provides comprehensive medical care for dogs and cats. We stress preventive medicine, but are fully prepared to diagnose and treat all manner of illnesses. Here at Signal Hill our mission is to treat each patient as if they were our own by providing the best medical care possible. We strive to treat our clients the way we would like to be treated: with courtesy, compassion, competence and respect. 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 $13.35-$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 while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among 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).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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