Veterinary Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; Virginia; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Virginia is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their community-focused team. The role involves supporting skilled teams with patient care, ensuring smooth hospital operations, and providing excellent client communication. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and educational assistance.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of animal handling and basic medical procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under stress.

Responsibilities

• Assist DVMs and veterinary technicians with appointments and surgeries.
• Safely restrain animals and record vital signs.
• Prepare laboratory samples and maintain medical equipment.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Medical procedures knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Powhatan Animal Hospital is a small animal practice located between Richmond and the countryside. We are a high-volume hospital offering laser therapy and orthopedic surgery. We support our local high school and sheriff’s department, and we go out of our way to assist clients with vehicle access if needed.

We work as a team, with most members cross-trained to support each other. If you are looking to join a community-focused team that values helping animals and people, we invite you to apply!

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will support our skilled teams, assist with patient care, and help ensure smooth hospital operations. Benefits include access to a peer network, tuition reimbursement for Vet Tech programs, and ongoing learning opportunities.

Position Skills

• Assist DVMs and veterinary technicians with appointments, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures
• Safely and compassionately restrain animals
• Record accurate vital signs and medical histories, noting changes for DVMs
• Prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
• Maintain medical equipment including laboratory and surgical tools
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient care and updates

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays
• Knowledge of animal handling and basic medical procedures
• Strong communication skills, good judgment, and ability to work under stress
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Pay range: $14.00-$15.00/hour based on experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, educational assistance, and more.