Relief Assistant

Cladda Veterinary Emergency Team • Fredericksburg, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Relief Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This position plays a vital role in supporting our veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and patient care teams while helping maintain an efficient, organized, and collaborative hospital environment. As a Relief Veterinary Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a skilled emergency and critical care team, assisting with patient care, treatments, procedures, and daily hospital operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys learning, and is passionate about providing exceptional care to patients and outstanding support to their teammates.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience is preferred but not required).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently while knowing when to ask for guidance.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to patient safety.
• Physically capable of lifting, restraining, and assisting patients of varying sizes.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts as needed.
• Maintain a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Committed to providing compassionate patient care and exceptional support to clients and fellow team members.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency or specialty experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with patient restraint, examinations, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Support patient nursing care, including walking patients, cleaning, feeding (when appropriate), and maintaining patient comfort.
• Prepare and maintain treatment, exam, and procedure areas to ensure efficiency and cleanliness.
• Set up and assist with medical and surgical procedures as directed.
• Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and organize equipment and work areas according to hospital protocols.
• Stock and maintain supplies throughout the hospital.
• Accurately document treatments and communicate patient updates to the medical team.
• Assist with radiology, laboratory sample collection and processing, and other diagnostic procedures as directed.
• Safely handle and restrain patients while promoting a low-stress experience whenever possible.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment.
• Work collaboratively with all team members to support excellent patient care and client service.
• Adapt to the changing needs of an emergency hospital while maintaining a positive, professional attitude.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed