Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Veterinary Assistant | Lynchburg, Virginia You start the morning restocking exam rooms before the first appointment walks in, help hold a wiggly puppy still for its vaccines, run a quick blood panel between visits, and by early afternoon you're walking a longtime client through her senior cat's new treatment plan, the kind of client whose family has trusted Country Squire Animal Hospital for decades. That's a day as a Veterinary Assistant at Country Squire. About the Practice Country Squire Animal Hospital has served the Oregon, Ohio community since 1985, and the team brings over 90 years of combined veterinary experience to the care they provide. The hospital offers routine soft-tissue surgery, x-ray, ultrasound, and lab services, all delivered by a team that's built lasting relationships with pets and their people over 40 years. What You'll Help Make Possible Smooth, efficient appointments that keep patients calm and clients informed Accurate diagnostics and lab work that give the veterinary team what they need to make the right call A hospital that keeps running the way this community has come to expect after decades of consistent care Pet parents who leave every visit feeling heard and confident in their pet's treatment plan
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary setting
- Comfortable assisting with exams, procedures, and daily patient care
- Strong communication skills with clients and teammates
Nice To Haves
- Experience with lab testing, diagnostics, or surgical support
- Comfortable in a hospital with a longstanding, established client base
Responsibilities
- Restocking exam rooms
- Assisting with holding animals for vaccines
- Running blood panels
- Communicating treatment plans to clients
Benefits
- Competitive pay, based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Free virtual mental health services for your household (ages 13+)
- Generous CE allowance plus 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
