Veterinary Assistant

Paw-Prints-Veterinary-Clinic; Westover (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship by senior staff

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Paw Prints Veterinary Hospital in Morgantown, WV is expanding its team of Veterinary Assistants & Technicians. With a focus on quality medicine and state‑of‑the‑art care, the practice offers a learning environment where tenured staff mentor newer technicians.

The role features full‑time hours (30+), 4–5 day weeks, rotating Saturdays, and Sundays/major holidays off. Ideal candidates have prior veterinary experience, can execute orders from a DVM, restrain patients safely, and remain calm under

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience (required).
• Ability to execute treatment orders as directed by a DVM.
• Safely restrain patients for various treatments and procedures.
• Adaptable to the demands of the day.
• Ability to work efficiently and remain calm under stress.
• Positive attitude and TEAM Player personality.
• Passion for growth and development, open to feedback.
• Passion for Customer Service and Hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with a wide range of treatments and procedures as part of the veterinary team.
• Execute treatment orders as directed by a DVM.
• Safely restrain patients for procedures as needed.
• Maintain efficiency and composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to a collaborative, patient‑centered care team.
• Support client communication and hospitality during visits.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Job description

Paw Prints Veterinary Hospital (Morgantown, WV) is looking to add experienced talent into their growing Team!

We opened our doors as a small animal practice in 1983 and have been providing quality, comprehensive and progressive veterinary medicine to the Morgantown WV area ever since. We are equipped with advanced, state of the art surgical equipment and can offer services such as Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) cruciate repair, CT, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and laser therapy.

What to expect:

Veterinary Assistants & Technicians fully utilize their skills to provide a wide range of treatments and procedures.

Your Opinion Matters! You will be asked to be open and honest about your thoughts and opinions, involved in problem solving, brainstorming, making recommendations, and Be The Change you want to see!

A great learning environment! Our tenured team of techs enjoy having the opportunity to mentor and guide newer technicians. They work hard to support and encourage each other and love to celebrate wins, big or small.

Quality Medicine. Our team of Doctors and Technicians utilize state of the art equipment to perform advanced techniques providing excellent care and treatment services.

All pets are welcome! We see a variety of animals – ensuring no day will be the same!Dogs, Cats, Pocket Pets, Snakes, Reptiles, etc!

Schedule – Full Time Hours (30+), 4–5-day work weeks, Rotating Saturdays, Closed on Sundays and major holidays

Ideal Candidate

Previous Veterinary Experienced (required!)

Ability to execute treatment orders as directed by a DVM

Safely restrain patients for various types of treatments and procedures

Adaptable to the demands of the day

Ability to work efficiently, and remain calm during stressful situations

Positive attitude and TEAM Player personality

Passion for growth and development, open to accepting feedback

Passion for Customer Service and Hospitality

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.