Woodlake Animal Hospital- Veterinary Assistant

Woodlake Animal Hospital in Midlothian, Virginia provides high-quality integrative and preventative care to companion animals of the Richmond suburbs and surrounding communities. We have been AAHA accredited since 2013 and are a “high-touch” practice, truly getting to know our clients and patients to provide the best veterinary care possible. We are extremely proud of our positive culture—join us for a low-pressure “get to know you” visit to witness it firsthand!

About the role

We are seeking a full-time veterinary assistant to join our AAHA accredited hospital. Join our team in providing exceptional client service and veterinary health care for pets and their families! The best candidates will be a team player, possess a positive attitude, and be able to integrate into the culture of our team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving telephone calls—scheduling appointments and answering questions (attention to detail and spelling is extremely important)
• Greet, check in, correctly enter charges, and check out clients
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary working environment
• Take accurate patient histories from clients and communicate well with clients and staff
• Keep treatment, reception, and exam rooms clean and free of dirty items used during treatments to avoid a messy appearance and unpleasant odors
• Assist with animal restraint as directed by the veterinarian or veterinary technician for veterinary exams, sample collection, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and assisting with radiographs
• Work efficiently under stressful situations
• Perform cage cleaning, exercising, feeding, observation for signs of illness, parasites and disease control, laundry, and keeping animals clean
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Familiarity with hospital policies and protocols
• Canine and feline animal husbandry
• Canine and feline vaccination protocols
• Knowledge of preventative medicine (canine and feline heartworm, flea, and tick preventatives)
• Conscientious of personal safety and the safety of those around them
• Ability to work well in a team environment and promote a positive team culture
• Strong communication skills with team members and clients, especially during difficult and stressful times

Benefits

• Group health insurance policy
• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Continuing education (CE) allowance
• Uniform budget
• 401K retirement plan (after 1 year)
• Discounted staff pet care
• Limited weekend responsibilities
• 4-day work week

Schedule

The practice is open from 7:30 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.