Veterinary Assistant - Minnieville Animal Hospital

Suveto • Woodbridge, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Minnieville Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant in Woodbridge, Virginia. The hospital provides services including dental care, vaccinations, surgery, and urgent care, and is committed to high-quality veterinary care in a welcoming environment for pets and their families. The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians in various areas of the hospital while providing professional, efficient client service. The role calls for flexibility, compassion, a strong work ethic, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation is $16.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience. The full-time employment package includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet care discounts, a 401(k) with a true match up to 4%, and VSOP® grants at no cost to team members. VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the Suveto organization. Minnieville Animal Hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to safely and effectively handle and restrain animals.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff members.
• Compassionate nature and genuine love for animals.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or similar setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist doctors during appointments.
• Take patient history from clients.
• Perform physical assessments and legibly record observations in medical records.
• Educate clients about preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow-up.
• Communicate patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture, collect blood samples, conduct in-house laboratory tests, and prepare forms and samples for outside laboratories.
• Call owners with test results as requested by the veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor nursing care for hospitalized patients as requested by the veterinarian, including medications by all routes and patient monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients according to hospital protocols and educate clients about admission and discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards, and other areas as requested.
• Use practice software to dispense veterinarian-approved medication and patient food; print treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage-card labels, X-ray and lab labels; and record communications with clients and doctors.
• Understand and enforce OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform client callbacks and provide updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet care discounts
• 401(k) with a true match up to 4%
• VSOP® grants at no cost to full-time hospital team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED