Veterinary Assistant - Pet Care Veterinary Hospital

Encore Vet GroupVirginia Beach, VA
4d$18 - $23Onsite

About The Position

At Pet Care Veterinary Hospital, we know it takes a village to care for pets and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that holds it all together. We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our part-time crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag. 🐾 Why Choose Pet Care? Because here, we lead with heart. As a full-service hospital, Fear Free Certified Practice, we offer wellness care, surgery, dentistry, and advanced diagnostics—all delivered by a team that loves what they do. We’re proud of our medicine and even prouder of the relationships we’ve built with pets and their people in our community. If you’re looking for a hospital that values team culture, career growth, and high-quality care, you’ve found your place.

Requirements

  • You love animals (obviously) and have a calm, steady presence
  • You’re a great communicator and work well with clients and teammates
  • You’re organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
  • You’re cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital setting
  • You’re eager to learn and grow in your role
  • You value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you’re needed

Responsibilities

  • Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions
  • Prepping patients for exams and surgeries
  • Administering medications as directed
  • Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)
  • Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas
  • Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes
  • Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures
  • Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care
  • Partnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care

Benefits

  • Competitive pay, based on experience
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)
  • Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
  • Uniform allowance
  • Pet care discounts for your personal pets
  • PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
  • A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
  • Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
  • A 401(k) with up to 5% company match
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