Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospital Veterinary Assistant
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Job Location:
Hampton, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospitalteam provides primary and urgent care treatment as well as soft tissue surgery and dentistry to Hampton Virginia and surrounding small animal communities. AAHA Accredited since 1992 our efficient communicative highly skilled team does everything it can to make the client and patient experience positive and stress-free earning a wonderful reputation in the community.
We are looking for a part-time veterinary assistant. Must be passionate about animal care able to multi-task computer savvy dependable and motivated. We focus on being the best veterinary team we can while creating a fun and encouraging work environment.
Position Summary:
The Veterinary Assistant provides essential support to the veterinarian during outpatient exams and throughout the diagnosis and treatment of patients. They care for all patients assist with medical procedures and help ensure each patient receives high-quality compassionate this role the Veterinary Assistant also serves as a key connection between the veterinarian and clients. Through exceptional service and communication the Veterinary Assistant helps build trust and foster lasting relationships with clients and their pets.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides compassionate professional care to patients and clients at all times.
- Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients doctors and team members including answering phones and routing inquiries as needed.
- Handles sensitive client situations with empathy and discretion escalating medical questions appropriately.
- Assists the veterinarian during exams diagnostics treatments and surgical procedures.
- Safely restrains animals of varying sizes and temperaments using low-stress handling techniques.
- Administers medications draws up vaccines collects lab samples and performs basic lab tests as directed.
- Creates reviews and enters treatment plans accurately in the medical record system.
- Educates clients on common vaccinations medications and treatment protocols to ensure understanding of care plans and follow-up recommendations.
- Accurately records patient information and maintains organized up-to-date medical records.
- Enters charges accurately and assists with the client check-out process including processing payments when needed.
- Ensures exam rooms treatment areas and hospital spaces are clean stocked and well maintained.
- Demonstrates consistent reliability punctuality and commitment to supporting patients clients and hospital operations.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Basic computer proficiency including the ability to use practice management software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Previous experience working with animals preferred; veterinary or animal care background strongly valued.
- Able to work safely around cleaning chemicals anesthetic gases radiation zoonotic diseases and animal bodily fluids.
- Maintains composure and professionalism in emotionally challenging or high-stress situations.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
- Comfortable sitting standing walking bending and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Professional neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.
Hours:
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Basic Math
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Pet Care
- Medical Imaging
- Medication Administration
About Company
Since 1956, Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted neighborhood vet. Schedule a visit at our AAHA-accredited animal hospital in Hampton, VA.
