Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Virginia Veterinary Specialists (VVS) is central Virginia’s first small animal referral center. We are a private practice that is made up of dedicated board-certified veterinary specialists and licensed technicians who are committed to providing high quality and compassionate patient care.
Virginia Veterinary Specialists is looking for a motivated experienced Veterinary Assistant interested in providing the highest level of veterinary care in a supportive, team-oriented environment. The right candidate will be motivated, adaptable, professional, and compassionate. We are not only looking for a skilled and dedicated candidate, but we also want you to be a positive culture contributor. We expect you to be people-oriented—tolerant, supportive, and fairness-focused. As well as team oriented—you must be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively.
Your well-being matters too! That is why we are proud to offer:
VVS is currently looking for day and night shift Veterinary Assistants that will assist with hourly treatments, provide patient care and other general assistant responsibilities. Previous experience in a veterinary hospital is required.
We provide an environment of support for our employees and nurture a caring team approach to medical care. If you are interested in joining our team, please include a copy of your resume and brief letter explaining your interest in the position.
Covid-19 Precautions:
PPE provided or requiredJob Type: Full-time
Salary: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
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COVID-19 considerations:
Clients remain curbside PPE provided or required(N-95 or KN-95 ) Social distancing/zoning guidelines in place All candidates must be able to comply with our internal Covid-19 Vaccine mandate Booster Vaccines are Highly encouraged!
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