Veterinary Assistant job vacancy in Heritage Animal Hospital – Jobs in Virginia

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Job Details
Company Name : Heritage Animal Hospital
Company Location : Sterling, VA
Job Position : Veterinary Assistant
Job Category : Jobs in Virginia

Job Description :

We are seeking two exceptional, motivated and enthusiastic full-time Veterinary Assistants to work at Heritage Animal Hospital in Sterling, VA.

Excellent client-side manner and communication skills are essential, along with exemplary professionalism. Assistants are expected to show initiative as well as efficiently and accurately complete doctor orders in a fast-paced environment. Must be willing to learn animal restraint, blood draws, lab work, catheters, dentistry, radiographic positioning, surgical preparation, and monitoring.

HAH believes in creating a work environment that generates rewarding personal interactions among our staff. We enjoy training and mentoring at all levels and encourage our team members to grow and learn.

Responsibilities

• Comfortable running routine lab work (IE: fecal tests, ear swabs, etc)
• Available to work weekend shifts a must!!
• Clean cages and bathe animals
• Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
• Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
• Soothe upset or frightened animals
• Administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians (e.g. by mixing it with food)
• Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet
• Help in cases of emergencies
• Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments or calling patients in the examination room by priority
• Keep accurate records and logs
• Reassure clients that their pets are being cared for and explain issues (e.g. lack of appointments, insurance matters)
• Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare

• Skills

• Proven experience with animal handling is preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Patient and caring personality
• Ability to follow instructions properly
• Ability to record accurate medical notes
• Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, birds, reptiles etc.)
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs)
• Availability to occasionally work in emergencies

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work weekends?

Experience:

• Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary Technician: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location