Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant
Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital•Martinsburg, WV
•Onsite
About The Position
Join our dedicated urgent care team as a Veterinary Assistant, where you'll play a critical role in patient care, client communication, and life-saving support. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where their technical skills and compassion for animals make a true impact.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of veterinary assistant experience (required)
- Flexibility to work rotating weekends (required)
- Strong work ethic, punctuality, and a collaborative attitude
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Solid understanding of preventative care, hospital workflow, and surgical procedures
- Competence in sample collection, lab test processing, radiograph positioning, and anesthetic monitoring
- The ability to accept and act on constructive feedback to support hospital efficiency
- A self-starter mentality with a commitment to continued learning and professional development
Responsibilities
- Safely restrain animals using low-stress handling techniques
- Triage and assess incoming patients to prioritize care
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples (blood, urine, fecal, skin, etc.)
- Perform diagnostic imaging and accurately capture radiographs
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical prep, procedures, and recovery
- Provide high-quality nursing care to stable and critical patients
- Accurately document patient histories and interpret medical records
- Communicate treatment plans clearly and compassionately to clients
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- liability
- 401k
- 401K matching program
- life & supplemental insurance
- HSA
- FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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