Veterinary Assistant: Growth Path & Flexible Schedule

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Job summary

Innovetive Petcare in Crozet, Virginia is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in the care and treatment of animal patients. This role blends clinical and administrative duties to maintain smooth practice operations and patient well-being.

The position offers growth opportunities toward becoming a veterinary technician, with pathways into specialty medicine and future management positions, in a team-centered, compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience preferred.
• Dependable, self-motivated with excellent cleaning skills.
• Able to work weekends and evenings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
• Restrain cats and dogs; exotic pet experience or interest a plus.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records (log weights, process lab specimens, update client records).
• Maintain cleanliness of hospital (pharmacy, exam rooms, cages, equipment).
• Interact with clients compassionately and professionally.
• Facilitate proper flow of appointments.
• Provide information to clients on fees, preventives, medications and wellness packages.
• Reinforce veterinarian recommendations.
• Perform other tasks to support the veterinary team.

Skills

Vet experience

Communication

Team player

Patient care

Weekend availability

Job description

Innovetive Petcare in Crozet, Virginia is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in the care and treatment of animal patients. This role blends clinical and administrative duties to maintain smooth practice operations and patient well-being.

The position offers growth opportunities toward becoming a veterinary technician, with pathways into specialty medicine and future management positions, in a team-centered, compassionate environment.