Veterinary Assistant

Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP; Richmond (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Bon Air Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant in Richmond, VA. This full-time position offers competitive pay starting at $14 per hour, with opportunities for growth in veterinary medicine. Responsibilities include caring for animals, assisting in clinical tasks, and maintaining a clean environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Qualifications

• Requires effective communication with clients and staff.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work in a veterinary environment.
• Preferred has at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Caring for boarding animals and assisting technicians.
• Medication administration and handling clinic upkeep.
• Handling patient restraint as needed.

Skills

Communication

Patient handling

Teamwork

Problem-solving

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

About Bon Air Animal Hospital

Bon Air Animal Hospital, in Richmond, VA, is a multi-faceted care facility, that provides the highest quality care in medicine and surgery for cats, dogs, pigs, and chickens. We provide a wide variety of services including preventative, diagnostic, dentistry, geriatric care, chemotherapy, nutritional counseling, pain management, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, We have state-of-the-art equipment including digital radiography, ultrasound, EKG, CO2 Laser, in-house laboratory, and pharmacy.

Our team is passionate about the impact we make and truly cares about increasing the quality of life for our patients. We value training, compassion, and career development. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Bon Air Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.