Veterinary Assistant

Greenbrier Animal Care Center is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! This role is perfect for outgoing assistants with strong patient-handling skills who enjoy creating meaningful connections with clients and their pets.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure smooth, efficient exam room flow and provide exceptional patient and client care
• Maintain accurate, detailed medical records
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clarity and empathy
• Support the veterinarian and technicians during outpatient care and surgical procedures

This position is ideal for someone who shines in client engagement and communication. The right candidate is friendly, collaborative, and drama-free—someone who enjoys educating clients, works well with all personality types, and jumps in to help wherever needed.

Schedule: This is a full-time position, with availability needed Monday-Friday.

Full-time benefits and compensation**:

• Compensation: $17-22 per hour, for each hour worked*
• Bonus package: $500 for those with 3 years of consecutive, current VA experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• PTO accrual starting at 80 hours annually 6 paid holidays
• Generous personal pet discounts

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 3 years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Manage exam rooms, including taking thorough patient histories and relaying information to the doctor
  • Assist with diagnostics, including sample collection and patient handling
  • Support surgical preparation and anesthesia monitoring
  • Administer SQ injections and assist with treatments
  • Provide excellent client communication and education during visits

Greenbrier Animal Care Center, located in Chesapeake, VA, has a long-standing tradition of delivering compassionate, high-quality care to pets and their families. As a trusted community practice, we focus on patient wellness, client education, and thoughtful, personalized care—all within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

We’re excited to be reopening and rebuilding Greenbrier, offering a unique opportunity to join a practice in growth mode. Our spacious, modern facility includes three exam rooms, digital x-ray, digital dental radiography, and laser therapy—all focused on small animal care. Initially wellness-focused, we plan to expand our surgical offerings over time, giving our team a chance to help shape and grow the practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a one-doctor (and growing!) hospital with a quality-of-life schedule, no weekends, and the chance to make a real impact on the hospital’s future.

*To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant’s education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.

**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.

WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.