Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

East Beach Veterinary Care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional care to pets. This position involves working closely with experienced veterinary staff, assisting with medical procedures, and ensuring high-quality communication with clients. Join a rewarding environment where you can make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners.

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

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program

Network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule required including weekends and holidays.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist DVMs with appointments and procedures.
• Obtain accurate vitals and medical histories.
• Communicate effectively with clients about care recommendations.

Skills

Animal Handling

Client Communication

Medical Procedures Knowledge

Teamwork

Stress Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

East Beach Veterinary Care is an animal veterinary care facility located in Norfolk, 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. Here at East Beach our mission is to provide compassionate, affordable, personalized care for our clients. 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, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner utilizing low stress handling techniques
• 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 necessary to daily operations
• High quality client communication on a variety of topics, including preventative care recommendations, medical recommendations, and patient updates

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 $16.00-$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).