Veterinary Assistant

Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Richmond is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their friendly team. The role involves caring for animals, assisting veterinarians, and ensuring a clean clinic environment. The hospital promotes a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for career development and team-building activities.

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.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Friendly and effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Caring for boarding animals.
• Medication administration and filling prescriptions.
• Assisting Technicians and Veterinarians.

Skills

Communication

Patient handling

Teamwork

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