Role OverviewWe are an emergency / urgent care hospital in Yorktown, VA, seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support our veterinarians with patient needs. Our practice is innovative and supportive, with a focus on learning and mentoring.
What You Will Do
Pet restraint, triage, lab sample collection, diagnostic imaging, nursing care, medication administration, and communication with clients.
Why It Might Be a Fit
You'll have opportunities for virtual and hands-on training, and a supportive team environment. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.
Requirements
- 1-year experience preferred
- Ability to work late evening shifts
- Previous professional animal care experience
- Compassionate and calm team-player
- Ability to multi-task
- Proper pet restraint
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient in sample collection, medical histories, laboratory tests, and radiographs
Benefits
- Pay: Starting at $16/hr depending on experience
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
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