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Four Paws
Veterinary Assistant
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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
Join our veterinary team at Four Paws Animal Hospital & Wellness Center! We are a private practice with progressive medical care, excellent community reputation, great team spirit, and positive work environment. you're going to want to work here! Working at Four Paws When creating Four Paws, Dr. Kallay never lost sight that the people that work there make all the difference. She wanted to build a culture as positive and enjoyable for our employees as for our patients and clients. She has! Four Paws is picky about the people on our team. We hire for skills and for a positive upbeat attitude. We hire people that enjoy people as much as animals. Happy employees have innumerable benefits to our business and the quality of our medical care. Plus, it is just a pleasure to come to work when the energy is so upbeat and fun! Veterinary Assistant Four Paws Animal Hospital and Wellness Center is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to work a 4-day work week (approx. 38 hours/week). Shifts are Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Must be available days/evenings (no later than 7:30 PM). Prefer individual with previous veterinary experience, but will train the right candidate. Candidate must demonstrate initiative, and have excellent attendance and punctuality. We value and practice high quality patient care and believe strongly in providing excellent client education. We offer a positive work environment and benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, pet care discounts, uniforms, paid holidays, paid personal time off and continuing education. Job Qualifications and Requirements include but are not limited to : 1. Basic computer and math skills 2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills 3. Ability to perform or assist with: patient restraint, IV catheters, in-house laboratory procedures, surgery prep, anesthesia recovery, digital radiology, patient care and husbandry; as well as provide other assistance to the doctors and licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's). Other duties as assigned; including overall cleanliness and stocking of the hospital. For additional information, visit our website at www.fourpaws.vet. Please email, fax or mail a Cover Letter and Resume to: Hospital Administrator.