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Cary Street Veterinary Hospital
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
Job description Are you looking to join a talented and compassionate team with an outstanding work/life balance? Look no further — Cary Street Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to become a valued member of our team! We are an independently owned, progressive, AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified small animal practice specializing in Canine Rehabilitation and Hospice and Palliative Care. Our team is passionate about providing exceptional patient care in a low-stress, positive environment for both pets and their people.
Why You'll Love Working With Us Work/Life Balance:
Our hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 6 PM . We are closed on weekends, major holidays, and do not offer overnight care or boarding , allowing you to enjoy your time off. Our practice is equipped with digital radiography, dental DR, the latest Midmark Mobile Dental system, a Class IV therapeutic laser, and an in-house IDEXX laboratory.Fear Free Environment:
We are committed to providing the most comfortable experience possible for our patients, which means no walk-ins and no overnight care — allowing our team to focus solely on delivering exceptional care. What We Offer Competitive pay based on experience. Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal Leave and Lunch Break. 50% Employer Paid Health Insurance 100% Employer Paid Vision Insurance, and optional Dental & Disability Insurance. 401K with Company Match. Paid Fear Free Certification. Generous Employee Pet Care Discount. Scrub and Continuing Education (CE) Allowance. What We're Looking For We're seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant who is: Comfortable with handling and restraint of companion animals. Experienced in small animal medicine with the ability and willingness to assist in reception duties when needed. Confident, compassionate, and dedicated to delivering exceptional patient and client care. Proficient with veterinary software; experience with Cornerstone is a plus. If you're looking to work alongside a friendly, supportive team in a practice that truly values your skills and well-being, we'd love to meet you.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18 per hour Expected hours: 38 - 40 per weekBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account License reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insuranceSchedule:
Day shift No nights No weekendsWork Location:
In personJob Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 36.0 - 40.0 per weekBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings