Veterinary Assistant

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support its team with daily tasks and patient care. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, a passion for animal welfare, and a team-oriented mindset. Join a fun environment with growth opportunities and competitive benefits, making a positive impact on the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work in a veterinary environment.
• Effective communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Caring for boarding animals.
• Medication administration & filling prescriptions.
• Assisting technicians and veterinarians as needed.

Skills

Communication

Animal Handling

Patient Care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Compensation: $14.00 / hour

Description

Bon Air Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our amazing team!

Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and future management positions!

We are a fast-paced, full-service, small-animal practice. We are privately owned and enjoy a family environment. We are looking for an outstanding individual who is a team player, and who understands the importance of quality pet care.

• Schedules are Monday-Friday from 7:45am-3pm or 11:45am-7pm depending on the day. We also work every other Saturday from 8:30am-12pm.
• Hourly pay starts at $14hr and increases based on experience.
• We offer competitive pay with benefits that include: discounted pet care and paid holidays.
• In addition, we have a lot of fun as a team together. Every year we take a group trip to Busch Gardens, play paintball together, Top Golf, and have parties for the Holidays.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Caring for our Boarding animals
• Cleaning, laundry and basic clinic up keep
• Patient handling and restraint
• Medication administration & filling prescriptions
• Assisting our Technicians and our Veterinarian as needed
• Tackling projects as assigned (with a smile, as always!)

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• High school diploma or GED required
• Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
• Must be a bright, friendly, and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients, visitors, veterinarians, and other hospital staff. (It's okay if you talk to animals, too!)
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
• Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training