Piedmont Small Animal Practice | The Plains, Virginia Piedmont Small Animal Practice is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team in The Plains, Virginia. We are looking for a motivated, dependable individual who enjoys working in a collaborative veterinary environment and is committed to providing excellent care to both patients and clients. Why Join Piedmont? Our practice is growing, and this position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while working alongside an experienced and supportive team. Our assistants are exposed to a wide variety of cases and are encouraged to continue learning, take initiative, and grow professionally. We believe a strong veterinary practice is built on teamwork, communication, accountability, and respect. Every member of our team plays an important role in the care we provide, and we value employees who take ownership of their work while supporting those around them. About Our Practice Piedmont Small Animal Practice provides comprehensive veterinary care, including: Wellness and preventative care Sick and urgent care appointments Diagnostics and laboratory services Dentistry Surgery Integrative medicine Our goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care while creating a positive experience for our patients and clients. Clear communication, empathy, professionalism, and excellent patient care are central to everything we do. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who is: Compassionate and comfortable working with dogs and cats Dependable, professional, and team-oriented Able to communicate effectively with clients, veterinarians, and coworkers Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment Motivated to learn and expand their veterinary knowledge and technical skills Willing to take initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities Flexible and able to adapt as the needs of the practice change Previous veterinary experience is preferred. Candidates with veterinary assistant experience or other hands-on animal care experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Schedule This is a full-time position of 36+ hours per week and includes some evening and Saturday shifts.

Current practice hours are:

Monday-Friday:

8:00 AM-6:00

PM Saturday:

8:00 AM-1:00 PM While flexibility is important in veterinary medicine, we also recognize the importance of work/life balance. We strive to provide schedules well in advance so employees can plan appropriately outside of work. Compensation & Benefits We offer a competitive hourly wage based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Employer-paid employee health insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance 6% 401(k) match following one year of employment Paid time off Paid holidays Paid sick time Employee discounts on veterinary care If you are looking for an opportunity to build your skills, contribute to a growing practice, and be part of a team committed to excellent veterinary medicine, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Why would you like to work at Piedmont Small Animal Clinic?

Experience:

Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person