Veterinary Assistant - Minnieville Animal Hospital

Suveto • Woodbridge, VA

1d • $16 - $20

About The Position

Minnieville Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant. The hospital is a full-service veterinary practice in Woodbridge, Virginia, providing services including dental care, vaccinations, surgery, and urgent care.

The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians in various areas of the hospital and provides 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist doctors during appointments.
• Take client histories; perform physical assessments and legibly record observations in medical records.
• Educate clients about preventive healthcare recommendations and provide follow-up.
• Communicate patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Collect blood samples by venipuncture, perform in-house laboratory tests, prepare forms for outside labs, and call owners with 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 medications and patient food; print treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage-card labels, X-ray and lab labels; and record communications with clients and doctors, among other tasks as directed by the veterinarian.
• 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 through Suveto’s Veterinary Stock Ownership Plan at no cost to full-time hospital team members

What This Job Offers

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