Veterinary Assistant - Growth Path, Flexible Hours, Benefits

Crozetanimalwellnesscenter; Crozet (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K match

Career development

Job summary

Crozet Animal Wellness Center in Crozet, VA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in clinical and administrative tasks. This full-time role offers growth opportunities toward veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and management paths.

You will handle exams and procedures, animal restraint, patient records, sterilization, client communication, and appointment flow, with weekend/evening availability and a strong emphasis on compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and team oriented.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with animal handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
• Restraint of cats and dogs; some exotic pets experience or interest a plus.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate patient records; log weights and process lab specimens.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness including exam rooms, cages and supplies.
• Interact with clients in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Facilitate the proper flow of appointments.
• Provide information to clients regarding fees, preventives, medications and wellness packages.
• Reinforce veterinarian recommendations.
• Perform other tasks to support the veterinary team.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Dependable

Self-motivated

Excellent cleaning

Weekend/Evening availability

Excellent communication

Team player

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

Crozet Animal Wellness Center in Crozet, VA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in clinical and administrative tasks. This full-time role offers growth opportunities toward veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and management paths.

You will handle exams and procedures, animal restraint, patient records, sterilization, client communication, and appointment flow, with weekend/evening availability and a strong emphasis on compassionate care.