Veterinary Assistant - Pet Care Veterinary Hospital

Pet Care Veterinary Hospital; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 27,552,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Generous CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Pet care discounts

PTO and floating holidays

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with up to 5% company match

Job summary

A compassionate veterinary facility in Virginia Beach is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their part-time team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a busy environment, maintain accurate medical records, prep patients for surgeries, and provide exceptional care. Benefits include competitive pay, medical insurance, a generous CE allowance, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. If you’re passionate about pets and team culture, apply today to be part of something special.

Qualifications

• Love for animals and a calm demeanor.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Competence in a busy hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep accurate medical records and answer client questions.
• Prep patients for exams and surgeries.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Assist with lab tests such as blood and urine.
• Clean and sanitize surgical tools and exam areas.
• Monitor post-op patients and report changes.
• Safely restrain patients during exams.
• Educate pet parents on medications and care.
• Collaborate with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Job description

At Pet Care Veterinary Hospital, we know it takes a village to care for pets and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that holds it all together. We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our part‑time crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag.

🐾 Why Choose Pet Care?

Because here, we lead with heart. As a full‑service hospital, Fear Free Certified Practice, we offer wellness care, surgery, dentistry, and advanced diagnostics—all delivered by a team that loves what they do. We’re proud of our medicine and even prouder of the relationships we’ve built with pets and their people in our community. If you’re looking for a hospital that values team culture, career growth, and high‑quality care, you’ve found your place.

🩺 What You’ll Be Doing

• Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions
• Prepping patients for exams and surgeries
• Administering medications as directed
• Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)
• Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas
• Monitoring post‑op patients and reporting any changes
• Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures
• Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care
• Partnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top‑tier care

🐶 You'll Be a Great Fit If

• You love animals (obviously) and have a calm, steady presence
• You’re a great communicator and work well with clients and teammates
• You’re organized, detail‑oriented, and adaptable
• You’re cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital setting
• You’re eager to learn and grow in your role
• You value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you’re needed

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)
• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today!

Check us out: petcarevb.com

Pet Care Veterinary Hospital is proud to be partnered with Encore Vet Group - see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com