Veterinary Assistant Vital Vet Animal Hospital Chesapeake, VA Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $19 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Veterinary surgical assistance experience Client rapport building Attention to detail Empathy Veterinary assistant experience Full Job Description Veterinary Assistant Vital Vet Animal Hospital is a fun, Fear-Free certified, AAHA Accredited, independently owned practice that truly values its team. We're on a mission to bring trustworthy, compassionate care to pets and their people and we're looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join us!

What You'll Do:

Support vets & techs during exams, treatments, and surgeries (dogs, cats & exotics!) Provide friendly client support and basic pet care guidance Keep things tidy and sterilized Help maintain accurate records and follow protocols

What We're Looking For:

1+ year of animal care experience preferred Experience with exotic pets? Even better! Great communicator with strong emotional intelligence Compassionate, detail-oriented, and eager to learn Fear Free Certification, AVA certification preferred

Schedule:

This is a Full Time position. M-F between 7:30-6:30 Saturday 8:30-4:30 Potential candidates must have evening and weekend availability

Location:

Chesapeake, VA 23321 (in-person only)

Perks:

Employee pet care discounts Health insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Professional development support IRA Retirment Contributions Apply with your resume + a quick note about what the human-animal bond means to you. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds!

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Life insurance Professional development assistance Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Experience:

Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Chesapeake, VA 23321 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person