Veterinary Assistant

Allegheny Veterinary Services - Veterinary Assistant

Here at Allegheny Veterinary Services, everything we do supports our mission: “to deliver excellent, compassionate veterinary care with a focus on personalized service and evidence-based medicine. We aim to educate clients on the latest advancements to promote the long-term health and well-being of our patients, serving as a beacon of modern veterinary medicine in rural West Virginia.”

Our core values guide us to carry out this mission, perform our daily tasks and how we interact with our coworkers, clients and community.

Our Core Values

• CommunityWe demonstrate teamwork, camaraderie, and community in our daily approach to patient care, work culture, and support of our surrounding town, agricultural community, youth and the veterinary profession.
• IntegrityWe operate transparently, with honesty, accountability and moral fortitude that guides our daily practice of veterinary medicine and interactions with our clients as we fulfill our mission of progressive medicine.
• AcceptanceWe embrace diversity of our patients, clients, and employees who all share a common goal in fulfilling our mission of providing excellent veterinary care and preserving the human animal bond.
• DependabilityWe recognize that dependability is essential to developing and maintaining trusting relationships with our clients and coworkers, by demonstrating reliability and consistency in our actions and commitments to fulfill our goal of patient care.
• InnovationWe embrace advancements in medicine and technology via research, evidence-based medicine and commitment to never stop learning to improve patient care, provide state-of-the-art treatments and enhance client service.
• LoyaltyWe are faithful to our clients, patients, fellow coworkers, community, and profession as we believe this is the foundation of our ability to work as a cohesive team and provide the best veterinary medicine.
• TenacityWe understand that veterinary medicine is inherently challenging. We value grit and tenacity as it embodies the spirit of persistence, determination, and resilience in facing these challenges and obstacles. We hold steadfast to our goals, regardless of difficulties or setbacks encountered along the way.

At Allegheny Veterinary Services, you’re not just working at a leading veterinary hospital in West Virginia; you’re joining a team of passionate professionals who are dedicated to excellence. Our accomplished doctors and staff are united by a shared mission and genuine passion for our work and the animals we care for. Together, we create a special environment where teamwork and dedication define our commitment to our clients and their beloved pets.

Allegheny Veterinary Services is expanding and is currently hiring for ALL positions. To learn more about the roles at Allegheny Veterinary Services, visit HERE.

We’re seeking candidates who have a genuine passion for both animals and people. In many of our positions, we prioritize personality over skills, as we believe in training individuals to excel in their roles.

Our veterinary healthcare positions have the following benefits:

• Work-life balance• Full and part-time opportunities
• Paid Time off
• Financial Wellbeing• Competitive wages
• 401K Retirement plan with company match
• Education Repayment plan
• Pet Care benefits
• Personal Wellbeing• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Gym
• Growth and Development• Continuing Education
• Mentorship & Training

Veterinary Assistants work closely with our veterinary team to support various aspects of patient care and clinic operations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: restraining animals for examination or treatment, assisting with diagnostic procedures, administereing medications under supervision, maintaining cleanliness and organization of exam rooms and equipment, providing assistance during surgeries, and ensuring the overall comfort and well-being of our veterinary patients. The ideal candidate will share our mission and core values, have a passion for working with animals, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Previous is a veterinary setting is preferred but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 - $15.00 per hour

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Montrose, WV 26283: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person