Veterinary Assistant, Internal Medicine

Ethos Veterinary Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

CE Allowance

VTNE reimbursement

License reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Pet discount

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Short Pump, VA, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant in Internal Medicine. The role supports veterinarians and technicians, delivers client service, and helps manage internal medicine cases. It requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

The schedule features 4x10-hour shifts, with one-on-call weekend per month for ultrasound and endoscopy procedures. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, CE allowance with VTNE/license

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year veterinary assistant experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in induction and sedation under supervision of a DVM/LVT.
• Restrain patients for diagnostic imaging and venipuncture.
• Assist in sample collection and submission to labs.
• Support appointments for new and recheck exams and explain processes.
• Maintain professional communication with clients and team.
• Aid in stocking supplies and supporting inventory checks.
• Operate practice management software to locate records and create new ones.

Skills

Client communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Veterinary Assistant (Internal Medicine) – | $20/hr & up

Location: Short Pump, VAFull-Time | 4x10's | Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday$20/hr & up

Our Veterinary Assistants are an integral part of our team in providing support to our Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, as directed within the Internal Medicine Department. They provide professional and efficient client service to our internal medicine patients and clients.

Pay & Benefits for Veterinary Assistants

$20/hr & up

Full-time benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• CE Allowance + Free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access
• Veterinary Technician scholarship opportunities
• VTNE and/or license reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet discount
• Disability & Life Insurance

Schedule

• Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday
• One on- call weekend per month required (for ultrasounds and endoscopy procedures. 8am - 8pm)
• 4x10- hour shifts per week

Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities

• Assist in induction and sedation of patients with a Licensed Veterinary TechnicianSetup, Assist, and Clean up following all daily procedures and operations such asEndoscopies, CT, Tube Placements, and other diagnostic/anesthetic procedures, whilealso understanding the proper materials and equipment needed for each procedure
• Restraining patients accurately and safely for diagnostic imaging, such as but not limitedto:direct digital radiology, ultrasonography, and venipuncture
• Assist in the collection and proper handling of certain samples such as biopsies, and howto submit them to outside laboratories
• Assist in the conduction of appointments whether new patients or recheckappointments, and understanding the process of the appointments and the differencebetween the two types
• Practice professional and empathetic communication between clients and other teammembers when obtaining and relaying medical histories in a professional, medicamanner, with proper medical terminology
• Help to restock supplies throughout the day to ensure proficiencies and efficiencies
• Work under the direct supervision and take orders from your DVM and LVT on duty
• Assist in weekly inventory checks and notifying inventory manager of items that needreplenishing
• Able to understand and function within the electronic practice management software tolocate and pull previous medical records and to start initial records for eachappointment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year veterinary assistant experience required, ER or specialty strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Speaking directly with clients and other hospital team members, excellent communication skills is valuable and important.
• Ability to work in a team environment by taking direction and assisting other medical team members.
• Exemplifies a strong work ethic, with a positive attitude.
• Able to multitask and work under pressure.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull above 50lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Based on employee interest, Veterinary Assistant Certification and/or Licensed Veterinary Technician Program Financial assistance may be available.

About VVC Short Pump

Since its conception in 1981, the Virginia Veterinary Centers teams have worked to invest in new technologies and training to stay on the cutting edge of Veterinary Medicine to provide the best quality care for their patients and families. Our teams understand that when knowledge and care are shared across distance and discipline, your furry family member gets the best care available. We recognize that to do this, we need adequately educated staff to maintain our highest standard of care. Because of this, providing a culture that cultivates collaborative learning in a safe and inclusive hospital is of the utmost importance to our management team.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-classmedicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standardsare elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respectedveterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue togrow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highestlevel, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin,veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based onqualifications, competence, merit, and business need