Veterinary Care Assistant - Growth & Team Mentorship

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Westover (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Paw Prints Veterinary Clinic in Morgantown, WV is seeking capable Veterinary Assistants & Technicians to join a growing, supportive team. We offer a learning environment with mentorship from tenured staff and access to advanced equipment for a wide range of procedures.

The role involves executing treatment orders under a DVM, patient restraint, and contributing to excellent client service. Expect 30+ hours, 4–5 day weeks, rotating Saturdays, and Sundays/major holidays off.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience is required.
• Ability to execute treatment orders as directed by a DVM.
• Safely restrain patients for treatments and procedures.
• Adaptable to daily demands and able to work under pressure.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to customer service and hospitality.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the clinic.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with treatments and procedures.
• Provide high-quality patient care and client communication.
• Ensure safety and proper handling of animals and equipment.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver comprehensive veterinary services.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Follow DVM orders

Animal restraint

Adaptability

Work under pressure

Positive attitude

Team player

Growth mindset

Customer service

Hospitality

Job description

Hospital Name: Paw Prints Veterinary Clinic

Job Type: Support Staff

Description & Requirements

Paw Prints Veterinary Hospital (Morgantown, WV) is looking to add experienced talent into their growing Team!

We opened our doors as a small animal practice in 1983 and have been providing quality, comprehensive and progressive veterinary medicine to the Morgantown WV area ever since. We are equipped with advanced, state of the art surgical equipment and can offer services such as Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) cruciate repair, CT, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and laser therapy.

What to expect:

Veterinary Assistants & Technicians fully utilize their skills to provide a wide range of treatments and procedures.

Your Opinion Matters! You will be asked to be open and honest about your thoughts and opinions, involved in problem solving, brainstorming, making recommendations, and Be The Change you want to see!

A great learning environment! Our tenured team of techs enjoy having the opportunity to mentor and guide newer technicians. They work hard to support and encourage each other and love to celebrate wins, big or small.

Quality Medicine. Our team of Doctors and Technicians utilize state of the art equipment to perform advanced techniques providing excellent care and treatment services.

All pets are welcome! We see a variety of animals – ensuring no day will be the same!Dogs, Cats, Pocket Pets, Snakes, Reptiles, etc!

Schedule – Full Time Hours (30+), 4–5-day work weeks, Rotating Saturdays, Closed on Sundays and major holidays

Ideal Candidate

Previous Veterinary Experienced (required!)

Ability to execute treatment orders as directed by a DVM

Safely restrain patients for various types of treatments and procedures

Adaptable to the demands of the day

Ability to work efficiently, and remain calm during stressful situations

Positive attitude and TEAM Player personality

Passion for growth and development, open to accepting feedback

Passion for Customer Service and Hospitality