Veterinary Assistant: Growth Path in Animal Care

Animal Wellness Center; 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

Animal Wellness Center in Crozet, Virginia is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. You will support veterinarians and technicians in exams and treatments, while providing client and patient care in a friendly, patient-focused environment.

This full-time position offers growth opportunities in veterinary medicine, requires weekend/evening availability, and includes benefits such as PTO, health, dental and vision insurance, and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• Preferred at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience.
• Dependable and self-motivated.
• Excellent cleaning skills and ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to work weekends and evenings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
• Restraint of cats and dogs; some exotic pet experience or interest a plus.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. (Log patient weights, process lab specimens, and update client records)
• Maintaining cleanliness of hospital (clean, well stocked pharmacy and exam rooms, patient cages, and equipment maintenance)
• Interacting with clients in a compassionate and professional manner
• Facilitating the proper flow of appointments
• Provide information to clients regarding fees, preventives, medication, prescription diets and wellness packages
• Reinforce veterinarian recommendations
• Perform other tasks as needed to support the veterinary team.

Skills

1 year veterinary experience

Dependable

Self-motivated

Cleaning skills

Weekend/evening availability

Excellent communication

Team player

Lift 50 pounds

Job description

Animal Wellness Center in Crozet, Virginia is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate team. You will support veterinarians and technicians in exams and treatments, while providing client and patient care in a friendly, patient-focused environment.

This full-time position offers growth opportunities in veterinary medicine, requires weekend/evening availability, and includes benefits such as PTO, health, dental and vision insurance, and a 401K match.