Veterinary Assistant - Part-Time

divh2Veterinary Assistant Position/h2pValley Veterinary Service has it all! We have been AAHA certified for over 20 years, and we are very proud to serve the Mon-Valley and surrounding areas for over 50 years! Our dedicated Fear Free Certified team is committed to educating our clients at each and every visit. We encourage the building of healthy relationships between pets and their people by additionally offering behavior services with our own Certified Trainer. We set our standards high assuring that our associates are caring, empathetic, and have a strong desire to be of service to others both humans and their companion animals. Through our daily interactions with patients, we strive to maintain our strong and respected reputation built on integrity and a high level of care. Working here will remind you why you chose veterinary medicine in the first place! We are so proud of the legacy we have created in our community and look forward to keeping it strong./ppWe are looking for a dependable and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team! This is an entry-level role ideal for someone who enjoys working with animals and supporting a busy veterinary hospital behind the scenes. No prior veterinary experience is requiredwe are happy to train the right person./ph3Position Overview/h3pThe Veterinary Assistant plays an important support role in our hospital by helping keep the facility clean, organized, and running smoothly. This position focuses primarily on cleaning exam rooms, managing laundry, restocking supplies, and assisting veterinary staff as needed. By maintaining a clean and comfortable environment, the Veterinary Assistant helps ensure pets receive high-quality care and that veterinarians and technicians can focus on medical treatment. This role is a great opportunity for someone interested in starting a career in veterinary medicine./ppThis position reports to the Practice Manager and works closely with veterinarians and veterinary technicians./ph3Primary Responsibilities/h3h4Hospital Facility Support/h4ulliClean and disinfect exam rooms, treatment areas and surgery areas./liliSweep, mop, and maintain floors throughout the hospital./liliEmpty trash and dispose of waste properly./liliWash, dry, and fold hospital laundry including towels, blankets, and bedding./liliKeep the hospital clean, organized, and welcoming for clients and staff./liliStock supplies, linens, and cleaning materials as needed./liliAssist with maintaining a safe and hygienic work environment./li/ulh4Patient Support/h4ulliProvide gentle, compassionate handling of pets under staff direction./liliWalk, feed, and clean patient enclosures./liliHelp keep patients clean, dry, and comfortable./liliAssist with patient admissions and discharges as needed./liliAlert technicians or veterinarians to any concerns noticed with patients./li/ulpTeam Support/pulliAssist veterinarians and technicians by setting up rooms and procedures./liliHelp restock treatment and exam areas./liliFollow established safety, cleaning, and infection-control protocols./liliSupport the team with various tasks as assigned in a fast-paced environment./li/ulh3Why Join Us?/h3ulliEntry-level opportunity with on-the-job training./liliSupportive team environment./liliHands-on experience in a veterinary hospital./liliMeaningful work caring for pets and supporting their well-being./li/ulpRequirements/ph3What Were Looking For/h3ulliA positive attitude and willingness to learn./liliComfort working around animals of all sizes./liliAbility to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks throughout the day./liliReliability and strong attention to cleanliness and detail./liliAbility to follow instructions and work as part of a team./liliPrior animal or veterinary experience is helpful but not required./li/ul/div