Veterinary Assistant

House Paws in Round Hill, Virginia is looking to hire a part-time or full-time experienced Veterinary Assistant to assist our veterinary techs with pet care procedures and client education. Do you genuinely enjoy working with animals? Are you looking for a long-term career in the veterinary field? Would you like to join an established, thriving practice where you can learn and grow? If so, please read on!

This job earns a competitive wage based on experience and skill. We provide great benefits and perks, including health, dental, vision, 401k (with match), paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays per year. We also offer employee discounts on pet food, supplements, and veterinary care. If this sounds like the right pet care opportunity for you, apply today!

Our dedicated and motivated team allows us to provide such high-quality, compassionate care, serving the best interest of animals and clients,  our employees are the heart of our business. We believe that we provide better pet care when we care for each other, which is why we offer a good work-life balance with lots of flexibility and weekends off. We hope you'll join our House Paws family!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A VETERINARY ASSISTANT

As a Veterinary Assistant, you are the primary support for our vet technicians. Your excellent communication skills serve you well as you discuss topics such as vaccination protocols, financial estimates, and aftercare instructions with clients. Professional and cooperative, you assist our techs by restraining pets, performing physical assessments, and trimming nails.

A life-long learner, you're eager for opportunities to grow, and you feel proud as you are entrusted with new responsibilities. You competently set up laboratory procedures such as heartworm checks, urinalysis, and fungal cultures. A team player, you gladly lighten the load for our techs by taking radiographs, administering subcutaneous fluids, and performing blood draws. Organized and efficient, you maintain files of lab test results and ensure that every result is properly recorded.

When you see a task that needs to be done, you're quick to jump in to help! You understand the importance of having a clean and orderly clinic, and you make sure the exam rooms and treatment areas are always well-stocked and hygienic. Our veterinarians appreciate how you keep the operating room prepared for surgeries and properly care for equipment such as IV pumps and blood machines. You feel great knowing that our staff and clients value your efforts and that you help animals live healthier lives!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A VETERINARY ASSISTANT

• High school diploma OR equivalent

• Animal care experience

• 18+ years of age

• Ability to bend and stand throughout the shift

• Ability to lift 40 lbs

• Willingness to be exposed to irritants that accompany pet care, including odors, loud noises, feces, animal scratches, etc.

A college degree is preferred but not required. Are you coachable and able to take direction well? Do you conduct yourself professionally and take accountability for your actions? Can you provide gentle, compassionate pet care? If yes, you might just be perfect for this job assisting our veterinary technicians!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A VET ASSISTANT

This job has a schedule of Monday - Friday, part-time/full-time with no weekends and flexibility as to hours and day.