Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a growing team as a Veterinary Assistant at a leading small animal hospital in Virginia, where you can make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth, educational assistance for vet tech programs, and a variety of tasks! This role offers competitive pay along with exceptional benefits.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling required.
• Strong communication skills and good judgment needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist DVMs with appointments, surgeries, and procedures.
• Obtain medical histories and monitor patient conditions.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding new career in veterinary medicine? Does emergency veterinary medicine excite you, but so does having a life outside of the veterinary hospital?

Animal Medical Center, located less than 15 miles outside of Richmond, VA is a small animal General Practice &Urgent Care hospital that is AAHA-accredited and also provides quality, affordable care to the pets of Central Virginia.

With a fun-loving and friendly staff, plus a state-of-the-art hospital to support you, you will make a difference daily in the lives of people and their pets. If you want to provide outstanding care, be appreciated as a professional, and you have a lot to offer our veterinary team and our patients, then we have the opportunity for you! Plus our schedules allow you to effectively plan for your vacations, family time and your life outside of work.

What do Virginia pet owners say about Animal Medical Center? “I will never forget how kind they were to me and my dog when I came in with a major crisis. I really can't even put it into words. Thank you Animal Medical Center!”

"The staff is so caring and professional. My pet is always treated with such compassion and respect. I appreciate that. My veterinarian took great care and time to discuss options with me about a course of therapy for my dog."

"The Vets, Techs and Receptionist are all really nice and very courteous. They were able to see my dog Diesel for an emergency visit fairly quickly and in a timely manner. If he needs immediate assistance again I’m definitely bringing him to Animal Medical Center."

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 $15.00-$18.00/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).