Chadwell Animal Hospital - Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Chadwell Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and team-oriented Veterinary Assistant for its busy, multi-doctor general practice. The hospital cares for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice, hedgehogs, and other exotic pets, and supports local wildlife rehabilitation efforts. The role suits candidates who are new to veterinary medicine as well as those with experience, provided they are eager to learn, enjoy helping people and animals, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with patient care, examinations, treatments, diagnostics, procedures, surgical preparation, and recovery. The role also involves client service, husbandry and monitoring of hospitalized and boarding patients, maintaining clinical areas, preparing samples and running diagnostic tests, documenting information in practice management software, and assisting with emergency and urgent care. Compensation is $15–$21 per hour based on experience, with opportunities for overtime. The hospital offers opportunities to work with experienced veterinarians with advanced exotic-animal expertise, gain hands-on experience with many species, learn new skills, and grow professionally in a supportive, collaborative team environment.
Requirements
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Comfort working with a variety of animal species.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Ability to lift and safely restrain animals.
Nice To Haves
- Previous veterinary experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Safely restrain and handle dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, and other exotic species.
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures.
- Prepare laboratory samples and run diagnostic tests.
- Assist with surgical preparation and patient recovery.
- Maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites.
- Provide exceptional client service and patient care.
- Feed, clean, and monitor hospitalized and boarding patients.
- Enter medical notes and patient information into the practice management software.
- Assist with emergency and urgent care cases.
- Learn species-specific husbandry and handling techniques for exotic pets.
Benefits
- Scrub allowance.
- Six paid holidays.
- Paid time off: 40 hours during the first year, accrued.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with single and family coverage.
- Supplemental insurance options.
- 401(k) eligibility following hire date for employees age 21 and older.
- Employer 401(k) match after one year if eligibility requirements are met.
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Training and professional development.
- RVT/LVT/CVT tuition reimbursement.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Employee assistance and wellness resources.
- Employee pet discount.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
