Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Crozet, VA, with compensation of $15–$18 per hour. Animal Wellness Center focuses on providing comfort to clients and pets and offers growth opportunities in veterinary technology, specialty medicine, and management.

What you'll do

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures
• restrain cats and dogs
• clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities
• maintain patient and client records
• process lab specimens and log weights
• keep pharmacy, exam rooms, cages, and equipment clean and stocked
• support appointment flow
• communicate with clients about fees, medications, preventives, diets, and wellness packages
• reinforce veterinarian recommendations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

crozet va

animal wellness center

veterinary practice

animal care

patient records

lab specimens

client communication

weekend availability

evening availability

$15–$18/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, employee discounts, flexible schedules, 401(k) with company match, career development, and training.

Why this role

At least one year of veterinary medicine experience is preferred. The role requires weekend and evening availability and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

About the employer

Animal Wellness Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.