Veterinary Assistant

Riverside Veterinary Clinic Limited; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

Riverside Veterinary Clinic in Radford, VA is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to join our growing team. You’ll work with dogs, cats and small mammals using modern diagnostic equipment and in‑house labs, with a strong emphasis on work‑life balance.

Responsibilities include restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care and anesthesia management, plus clear client communication. We provide ongoing training, competitive pay, paid time off and opportunities for career growth in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an exam room assistant preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker and strong communicator.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, processing laboratory tests and radiographs; anesthesia monitoring a bonus.
• Self-starter with desire to advance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples; diagnostic imaging.
• Nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases; administration of medications.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients; assist in surgical preparation and anesthesia management.
• May be exposed to odors, noises, bites, scratches and animal waste.

Skills

Exam Room Assistant

Pet restraint

Communication

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

Riverside Veterinary Clinic offers comprehensive and personalized care to the dogs, cats, and small mammals of the Radford, VA area. We pride ourselves on building strong client relationships, practicing progressive medicine, and fostering a collaborative team culture. We are looking to add a licensed veterinary technician to our ever‑growing team!

Our hospital offers:

• Modern diagnostic equipment


• In‑house lab capabilities


• Digital radiography


• Dedicated surgical suite


• Emphasis on work‑life balance

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday & Friday: 7:30am - 10:00pm


• Tuesday - Thursday: 7:30am - 6:00pm


• Saturday: 7:30am - 1:30pm


• We are closed on Sundays

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• An experienced Exam Room Assistantwith a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.


• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator


• Must be able to properly restrain pets.


• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, andanesthesia monitoring are a bonus!


• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Pay Range:$14-$17/hr

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program


• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees


• Paid Bereavement Program


• Paid Parental Leave Program


• Competitive Compensation


• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)


• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program


• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!


• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)


• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre‑employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.