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Surgery Veterinary AssistantInnovetive PetcareCharlottesville, Virginia, United States
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Surgery Veterinary Assistant

Innovetive Petcare
  • US
    Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
  • US
    Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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Surgery Veterinary Assistant 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. Job Description 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. Position Details
Full-time schedule: 10 hours shifts Monday-Friday (occasional weekends) Dedicated to our Specialty Department (supporting Surgery and Cardiology) Opportunities to build skills alongside specialists, LVTs, and fellow assistants while gaining exposure to advanced procedures and treatments
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
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.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
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
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) Competitive Pay Rate ($18-20/h) Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedules 401K with company match Career development and training
About Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Virginia Veterinary Specialty and Emergency, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a full-service veterinary hospital providing 24/7 emergency services and advanced specialty care for dogs and cats. We partner closely with the general practice community to provide personalized, coordinated care. In addition to emergency services, we offer board-certified specialists in internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, oncology and critical care, as well as a rehabilitation department and are always looking to expand our specialty services to better serve our community's pets. From our state-of-the-art medical facility to our highly skilled team, we're dedicated to giving your canine and feline companions the best possible care. Equal Opportunity Employer Policy Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
  • Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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  • English
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