Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health
Any Location, VA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

We 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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