Veterinary Assistant

Dominion Valley Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic Vet Assistant to join our team!

Our busy and growing animal medical / surgical practice in Haymarket, Virginia is seeking experienced & self-motivated people to join our very loyal clients and enthusiastic staff! Ideal candidate must be responsible, outgoing, possess a strong ability to multi-task, highly organized and have excellent attention to detail. In addition, they should enjoy working in a team environment, and have excellent communication skills. Experience with Impromed Infinity is a plus.

Why Dominion Valley Animal Hospital in Haymarket, VA?

Dominion Valley Animal Hospital you can count on superior care and excellent service. We aim to assemble an expert team of veterinary professionals to provide the best possible healthcare for our patients. We have state of the art veterinary facilities and a clean, comfortable, efficient, environment. In addition, we maintain AAHA-accreditation. Does this sound like the place for you?

Our Commitment to Diversity:

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

Veterinary Assistant Qualifications/Requirements

The primary role of all Dominion Valley Animal Hospital employees is to ensure that our clients and patients experience top-notch customer service and excellent patient care. Specific responsibilities of the Veterinary Assistants include:

• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM

• Be proficient in a variety of medical skills and techniques ranging from but not limited to: restraining, taking vitals, administering vaccines, sample collection, etc.

• Knowledgeable of the different departments in the hospital including laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.

• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar and terms

• Strong Client Communication and Education. Ability to review medical records, estimates and/or discharge instructions with clients

• To perform this job successfully it will be necessary to become proficient in the use of the practice management software

• Maintain a clean and orderly facility.

Qualified applicants will have the following traits & abilities:

• Previous relevant experience desirable

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Excellent communication skills, and teamwork abilities

• Strong computer skills

Benefits:

We're dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:

• Competitive salary of $16.00- $25.00 per hour dependent on skills and experience.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents

• Paid time off for full-time employees

• 401(k) plan

• Continuing education allowance for licensed technicians

• Guardian voluntary benefits