Veterinary Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scrub allowance

PTO

Pet discount

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Mental health support

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Urgent Care/Emergency Department in Midlothian, VA. The role focuses on patient care, client service, and hospital cleanliness, with opportunities to grow through training and hands-on experience.

Shifts include day, mid, or overnight with a $3/hr differential for overnight. Compensation ranges $17-20/hr, plus scrub allowance and benefits; PTO, insurance, and pet discounts are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of veterinary experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (in person and over phones).
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to act as a team player by engaging in teaching and learning from others.
• Maintain a constant level of honesty and integrity.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull above 50lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct triages and physical assessments on incoming patients to prioritize care.
• Understand emergencies and appropriate action steps during initial presentation.
• Communicate with clients to obtain medical histories.
• Provide excellent client service and maintain communication with owners.
• Assist licensed technicians with outpatient procedures and treatments.
• Support in initial hospitalization and hourly treatments per hospital protocol.
• Restrain patients for diagnostics and exams.
• Complete Client Service Representative training to assist in front-desk tasks.
• Follow guidance from Licensed Staff (DVMs and LVTs).

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Multitask under pressure

Flexible and adaptable

Team player

Honesty and integrity

Lift 50lbs+

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Driver’s license and reliable transportation

Job description

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

Location: Virginia Veterinary Centers - Midlothian, VA

Compensation: $17- 20/hr

Schedule: Full- time | Day shift, Mid shift, Overnight shift available (overnight shift offers a shift differential!)

Adventure is here in Midlothian, andVirginia Veterinary Centerscan help you find it. Located near one of the most beautiful capitals, VVC (Midlothian) is proud to call this beautiful, history filled city home. Ranked one of the most desirable communities to live in, Midlothian offers a little something for everyone. Whether it’s the history, the entertainment and the arts, the outdoor activities, or the great schools and diverse communities, Midlothian is the ideal city to live, work and play.

Virginia Veterinary Centers is looking to hire Veterinary Assistants to join our Urgent Care/Emergency Department, located just 20 minutes from our Short Pump location, in Midlothian, Virginia.

Position Overview

• The Veterinary Assistant carries out assigned duties and is adaptable to changes in the work pattern. As a Veterinary Assistant, your job entails important aspects of our hospital: patient care and treatment, client service, and hospital cleanliness.

Benefits and Compensation

• $17-20/hour based on experience and skill set
• Scrub allowance (voucher provided at 90-days and then annually on anniversaries)
• PTO
• Employee Pet Discount
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance and Legal Aid
• Included within Medical Coverage - Free Mental Health Consultations and Employee Assistance Programs

Schedule

• Day, Mid, or Overnight shift
• 8am - 8pm, 11am - 11pm, 8pm - 8 am
• Overnight shift (8pm - 8am) includes + $3/hr shift differential!

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting triages and physical assessments on incoming patients to prioritize their clinical condition to determine their state of stability for immediate vs. non-emergent care
• Understanding common emergencies and appropriate action steps during time of patient’s initial presentation
• Ability to recognize and facilitate critical patients to getting the care they need in a timely manner if assessed as a critical case during time of triage; Communicating and obtaining approval for Critical Care forms
• Responsible for communicating with clients to obtain adequate medical histories on a patient’s health and presenting complaints
• Provide excellent client service and patient care at all times; maintain constant communication with owners throughout their visit to our hospital;
• Understanding normal vs abnormal vital sign parameters and alerting appropriate team members to decompensating patients whether hospitalized or outpatient
• In between triages, assist licensed technician with outpatient procedures such as, but not limited to, diagnostics, subcutaneous fluid therapy, medication administration
• Assisting in initial hospitalization of patients and their hourly treatments while following proper hospital protocol regarding documentation of treatment sheets and Practice Management Software
• Restraining patients for diagnostic testing and physical examinations
• Completing Client Service Representative training to assist in client service-related tasks such as checking clients in and out, obtaining payments, answering phones, etc.
• Must adhere to guidance and delegation directed to them by their Licensed Staff (DVMs and LVTs)

Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation including inclement weather conditions
• 1 yearsof veterinary experience preferred (but not necessary)
• Excellent communication skills (in person and over phones)
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitudeAble to multitask and work under pressure
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations
• Ability to act as a team player by engaging in teaching and learning from others
• Maintain a constant level of honesty and integrity
• Ability to lift, push, and pull above 50lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time

Based on employee interest, Veterinary Assistant Certification and/or Licensed Veterinary Technician Program Financial assistance may be available.

For more information about our hospital, please visit www.virginiaveterinarycenters.com.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic‑caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.