Veterinary Assistant — Flexible Hours, Training & Growth

National Veterinary Associates; Chesapeake City (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training and professional development

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic – Chesapeake, VA is hiring a friendly Veterinary Assistant for full-time or part-time hours. You’ll assist veterinarians and technicians, obtain histories and vitals, restrain animals, and keep exam rooms clean and organized.

We offer competitive hourly pay based on experience, health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for training and professional development. National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization dedicated to animal

Qualifications

• Passionate about animals and their well‑being.
• Reliable, compassionate, and hardworking.
• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Comfortable with animal handling and willing to learn.
• Able to multitask in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and handling
• Obtain patient history and vitals
• Restrain animals during exams and procedures
• Clean and sterilize equipment and exam rooms
• Feed, bathe, and walk patients as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized hospital environment
• Support clients with check-ins, discharges, and general questions
• Perform receptionist shifts and skills - our team is cross-trained!

Skills

Animal handling

Team player

Multitasking

Customer service

Job description

Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic – Chesapeake, VA is hiring a friendly Veterinary Assistant for full-time or part-time hours. You’ll assist veterinarians and technicians, obtain histories and vitals, restrain animals, and keep exam rooms clean and organized.

We offer competitive hourly pay based on experience, health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for training and professional development. National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization dedicated to animal