Veterinary Assistant - Minnieville Animal Hospital

About the role

Minnieville Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, seeks a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Located in Woodbridge, VA, we are a full-service veterinary hospital dedicated to providing the best possible care for our patients. We offer dental care, vaccinations, surgery, and urgent care, and strive to create a welcoming environment for pets and their families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client.
• Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or similar setting is preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff members.
• A compassionate nature and genuine love for animals.

Benefits

• Paid time off, paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pet care discounts.
• 401K with a true match up to 4%.
• VSOP® grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the hospital and the employee.