Veterinary Assistant

All Creatures Veterinary Clinic; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Supportive team

Training and growth opportunities

No weekends

Job summary

All Creatures Veterinary Clinic Princeton, WV is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to support our medical team, care for patients, and deliver a superior client experience. The role emphasizes hands‑on patient care, medication administration, and ensuring a clean, calm clinical environment.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, with strong empathy and communication skills, and comfortable handling animals of all sizes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and empathy are essential.
• Teachable, organized, detail‑oriented.
• Calm under pressure and in emotional moments.
• Comfortable with animals of all sizes.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams and procedures.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Help with catheter placement and lab work.
• Monitor patient vitals and behavior.
• Feed, clean, bathe, and comfort patients.
• Keep the clinic clean, organized, and ready.
• Safely handle and restrain animals.
• Educate pet owners on care and medications.
• Support the team with daily tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Job description

We’re looking for a compassionate, eager Veterinary Assistant who wants to grow, learn, and make a real impact every day. We’re a team built on trusted care, exceptional medicine, and compassion you can feel. As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll support our medical team, care for patients, and help deliver the exceptional client experience All Creatures is known for.

Want to get a feel for our team and our culture? Meet our team in our short video — it captures who we are better than words can. Our youtube channel can be found by searching for All Creatures Veterinary Clinic Princeton, WV.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 3‑day work week
• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Employee discounts
• Supportive, collaborative team
• Training, mentorship, and growth opportunities
• NO WEEKENDS!

What You’ll Do

• Assist veterinarians during exams and procedures
• Administer medications as directed
• Help with catheter placement and lab work
• Monitor patient vitals and behavior
• Feed, clean, bathe, and comfort patients
• Keep the clinic clean, organized, and ready
• Safely handle and restrain animals
• Educate pet owners on care and medications
• Support the team with daily tasks

What Makes a Great Veterinary Assistant

• Experience in a veterinary setting (preferred)
• Strong communication and empathy
• Teachable, organized, detail‑oriented
• Calm under pressure and in emotional moments
• Comfortable with animals of all sizes
• Experience with dog behavior or handling is a plus

Who Thrives Here

• Curious learners
• Compassionate teammates
• People who love meaningful work
• Those who value feedback and growth

If you’re ready to grow your skills and make a difference for pets and their people, we’d love to meet you.