Veterinary Assistant jobs in Virginia

Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Virginia Veterinary Specialists
  • Charlottesville, VA FULL_TIME
  • Virginia Veterinary Specialists (VVS) is central Virginia’s first small animal referral center. We are a private practice that is made up of dedicated board-certified veterinary specialists and licensed technicians who are committed to providing high quality and compassionate patient care.

    Virginia Veterinary Specialists is looking for a motivated experienced Veterinary Assistant interested in providing the highest level of veterinary care in a supportive, team-oriented environment. The right candidate will be motivated, adaptable, professional, and compassionate. We are not only looking for a skilled and dedicated candidate, but we also want you to be a positive culture contributor. We expect you to be people-oriented—tolerant, supportive, and fairness-focused. As well as team oriented—you must be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively.

    Your well-being matters too! That is why we are proud to offer:

    • **100% EMPLOYER paid health, dental, and vision benefits**
    • Very competitive compensation, based on experience
    • A generous CE allowance.
    • Annual scrub allowance
    • Corporate ACAC gym membership
    • Employer paid Life insurance and LTD policies
    • PTO for vacation and personal time
    • Paid holidays
    • 401k with practice match/profit sharing
    • Discounted pet services for specialty care

    VVS is currently looking for day and night shift Veterinary Assistants that will assist with hourly treatments, provide patient care and other general assistant responsibilities. Previous experience in a veterinary hospital is required.

    We provide an environment of support for our employees and nurture a caring team approach to medical care. If you are interested in joining our team, please include a copy of your resume and brief letter explaining your interest in the position.

    Covid-19 Precautions:

    PPE provided or required
    • -all employees must remain fully masked (N-95 or KN-95 )
    • All candidates must be able to comply with our internal Covid-19 Vaccine mandate
    • Booster Vaccines are Highly encouraged!

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

    Benefits:


    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee discount
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Referral program
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:


    • 10 hour shift
    • 4x10
    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday

    COVID-19 considerations:

    Clients remain curbside PPE provided or required(N-95 or KN-95 ) Social distancing/zoning guidelines in place All candidates must be able to comply with our internal Covid-19 Vaccine mandate Booster Vaccines are Highly encouraged!

    Experience:


    • Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
  • 10 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Sycamore Veterinary Hospital
  • Midlothian, VA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Sycamore Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who is team oriented and looking for growth to join our team! Location: 13217 Midlothian Tpke, Midlothian, VA 23113 Shift Detail...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Veterinary Practice Partners
  • Bristow, VA FULL_TIME
  • Caring Hands Animal Hospital of Bristow is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic Vet Assistant to join our team! We are seeking career-oriented individuals who are committed to the profession, value compa...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Boulevard Veterinary Hospital
  • Norfolk, VA FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to care for animals and support Veterinarians. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our ...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • England Run Veterinary Clinic
  • Fredericksburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • Overview England Run Veterinary Clinic has an opportunity for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! **NO WEEKENDS** We are seeking a veterinary assistant with great client communication s...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Grant Veterinary Services, LLC
  • Chesapeake, VA FULL_TIME
  • GENERAL DESCRIPTIONGrant Veterinary Care is a new surgical and preventative care center specializing in High Quality High Volume Spays Neuters (HQHVSN). Our mission is to serve the local community, re...
  • 1 Day Ago

Virginia (/vərˈdʒɪniə/ (listen)), officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" due to its status as the first English colonial possession established in mainland North America and "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, more than any other state. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of ...
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Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
$27,470 to $40,515

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