Veterinary Assistant

Abqpetcarehospital; Westover (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Employee pet discount

Paid time off

401(k)

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant in Westover, WV. This full-time position requires prior veterinary experience and a positive, adaptable attitude. Responsibilities include providing diverse treatments, safely restraining animals, and contributing to a compassionate team. Benefits include medical coverage, CE allowance, and a 401(k). Join our dynamic team committed to providing exceptional care to all pets!

Qualifications

• Veterinary experience is required for this position.
• Ability to execute treatment orders as directed by a DVM.
• Safely restrain patients for various treatments and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Utilize skills to provide various treatments and procedures.
• Participate in problem-solving and making recommendations.
• Mentor newer technicians and support the team.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Team-player attitude

Job description

Paw Prints Veterinary Hospital – Morgantown, WV

Paw Prints Veterinary Hospital opened in 1983 and has provided comprehensive and progressive veterinary medicine to the Morgantown area. Equipped with advanced, state‑of‑the‑art surgical equipment, we 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 open and honest about your thoughts and involved in problem‑solving, brainstorming, making recommendations, and becoming the change you want to see.
• A great learning environment: our tenured team mentors and guides newer technicians, works hard to support each other, and celebrates wins.
• Quality medicine: our team of doctors and technicians use state‑of‑the‑art equipment to perform advanced techniques, providing excellent care.
• 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

• Veterinary experience (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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passion for customer service and hospitality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• CE allowance (licensed RVTs).
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee pet discount.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance.

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

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.