What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at NVA General Practice?
🐶🐱 We're Hiring: Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time or Part-Time)
📍 Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic – Chesapeake, VA
Do you love animals and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic is seeking a friendly, dependable Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate and dedicated team. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time hours, we offer flexibility and a supportive workplace where your passion for animal care is appreciated and encouraged.
About Our Clinic
Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic is a trusted, community-centered small animal practice committed to providing excellent medical care and client service. We pride ourselves on a team environment where learning, collaboration, and respect are key.
What You’ll Do
📍 Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic – Chesapeake, VA
Do you love animals and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic is seeking a friendly, dependable Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate and dedicated team. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time hours, we offer flexibility and a supportive workplace where your passion for animal care is appreciated and encouraged.
About Our Clinic
Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic is a trusted, community-centered small animal practice committed to providing excellent medical care and client service. We pride ourselves on a team environment where learning, collaboration, and respect are key.
What You’ll Do
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and handling
- Obtain patient history and vitals
- Restrain animals during exams and procedures
- Clean and sterilize equipment and exam rooms
- Feed, bathe, and walk patients as needed
- Maintain a clean and organized hospital environment
- Support clients with check-ins, discharges, and general questions
- Passionate about animals and their well-being
- Reliable, compassionate, and hardworking
- A team player with a positive attitude
- Comfortable with animal handling and willing to learn
- Able to multitask in a busy clinical setting
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee pet care discounts
- Uniform allowance
- Opportunities for training and professional development