Specialty Veterinary Assistant

Innovetive Petcare•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

Are you passionate about advancing your skills and supporting animals through specialized care? Join the Specialty Department at Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency as a Veterinary Assistant dedicated to our Surgery and be part of a collaborative team that provides advanced medicine in surgery, internal medicine, and other specialty services. The Veterinary Assistant will support our veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians in the care and treatment of patients within our specialty services. This role combines hands-on patient care with essential support tasks to ensure smooth daily operations, excellent client communication, and the highest quality of medical care.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience required
Dependable
Self motivated
Excellent cleaning skills
Able to work weekends and evenings
Excellent communication
Team player
Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
Restraint of cats and dogs; some exotic pet experience or interest a plus
Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. (Log patient weights, process lab specimens, and update client records)
Maintaining cleanliness of hospital (clean, well stocked pharmacy and exam rooms, patient cages, and equipment maintenance)
Interacting with clients in a compassionate and professional manner
Facilitating the proper flow of appointments
Provide information to clients regarding fees, preventives, medication, prescription diets and wellness packages
Reinforce veterinarian recommendations
Perform other tasks as needed to support the veterinary team.