Veterinary Assistant - $1K Sign-On, No Weekend Shifts

Veterinary Practice Partners; Locust Grove (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Lakewood Animal Hospital in Locust Grove, VA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will work directly with veterinarians and the support team to provide high-quality patient care in a busy small animal practice.

The schedule features three to four 10-hour shifts per week, no weekend shifts, and a $17–$20/hour pay scale with a $1,000 sign-on bonus based on experience and skill. Previous veterinary experience is preferred, but strong potential and eagerness to learn are

Qualifications

• Reliable, professional, able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Able to safely perform the physical duties of veterinary patient care.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established medical protocols.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Clear and professional communication with coworkers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians and technicians with appointments, treatments, procedures, and surgery.
• Safely restraining dogs and cats for examinations and procedures.
• Preparing patients, treatment areas, and surgical spaces.
• Collecting and preparing samples (blood, urine, fecal, etc.).
• Assisting with in-house lab testing and diagnostics.
• Administering medications and vaccines under supervision as allowed by Virginia regulations.
• Monitoring hospitalized and surgical patients and maintaining records.
• Maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment.
• Communicating professionally with clients and team members.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Dependability

Animal handling

Job description

Lakewood Animal Hospital in Locust Grove, VA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will work directly with veterinarians and the support team to provide high-quality patient care in a busy small animal practice.

The schedule features three to four 10-hour shifts per week, no weekend shifts, and a $17–$20/hour pay scale with a $1,000 sign-on bonus based on experience and skill. Previous veterinary experience is preferred, but strong potential and eagerness to learn are