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Old Dominion Animal Hospital Charlottesville
Veterinary Assistant
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$36,372 / year median in Virginia
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Vet Assistant Job Description Old Dominion Animal Hospital is seeking a full time veterinary assistant at our Charlottesville location. Located in the heart of downtown our Charlottesville office services small pet wellness, sick and emergent needs Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will have experience as a veterinary assistant, however, we are happy to train the right candidate. Some of the key job duties are: Assisting our veterinarians throughout the day with appointment flow, care of patients, preparing invoices and medical record keeping. Helping to keep the hospital clean, organized and well stocked. Aiding in direct care of surgical patients pre-op and post-op. Old Dominion Animal Hospital fosters a fun and engaging work environment while offering many benefits to our staff, including no Saturday work days, a high emphasis on work-life balance, paid health insurance (for full time staff) and discounts on services and products. Candidates can anticipate a salary range of $15-$19/hour based on experience.