Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Care & Client Support

Animal Care Center - Princeton; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Animal Care Center - Princeton in Princeton, West Virginia seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, and treatments. You will interact with clients to explain care plans and help maintain a compassionate, efficient patient flow in a small-animal focused team.

The role involves restraint of animals, basic lab tasks, administering medications, and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer proficiency, including practice management software and Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience working with animals preferred; veterinary or animal care background strongly valued.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Maintains composure and professionalism in emotionally challenging or high-stress situations.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to support hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate, professional care to patients and clients at all times.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients, doctors, and team members, including answering phones and routing inquiries.
• Assists the veterinarian during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Safely restrains animals using low-stress handling techniques.
• Educates clients on vaccinations, medications, and treatment protocols.

Skills

Client communication

Animal handling

Medical procedures

Lab samples

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Practice management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Animal Care Center - Princeton in Princeton, West Virginia seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, and treatments. You will interact with clients to explain care plans and help maintain a compassionate, efficient patient flow in a small-animal focused team.

The role involves restraint of animals, basic lab tasks, administering medications, and accurate record-keeping.