Veterinary Assistant

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Purcellville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates in Virginia is seeking a veterinary assistant to be the primary support for the team. You will assist with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, maintain supplies, restrain animals for procedures, and help with diagnostics.

The role requires compassion for animals, physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and ability to multitask in a busy hospital. Prior experience is welcomed but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Enjoy working with animals and handle them when stressed, ill, or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet physical demands: lift 40 lbs, restrain animals.
• Walks or stands for extended periods; may squat or bend.
• Team-oriented and able to work with all hospital staff levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in post-surgery care.
• Maintain inventory and stocking of supplies.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Aid with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal tests).
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean/disinfect cages, kennels, and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Feed and bathe animals.
• Answer phones and help clients with their pets.

Skills

Multitasking

Team player

Animal care

Stress management

Self-starter

Job description

Hospital Name: Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates

Job Type: Support Staff

Description & Requirements

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview:

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications:

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.