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Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Southern Veterinary PartnersGlen Allen, VA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Veterinary Assistant Full Time

Pouncey Tract Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and collaborative team. We are proud to prioritize medical excellence and compassionate care for our patients.

Location : 5450 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059

Office Hours : Monday Friday : 7 : 30 AM 5 : 30 PM, Saturday : 7 : 30 AM 11 : 30 AM. Schedule includes working 5 days per week, with rotating opening / closing shifts and 12 Saturdays per month.

What We're Looking For :

We are searching for a Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 2 years of in-hospital experience, who can thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Monitor anesthesia and alert doctors / technicians to abnormalities
  • Understand the importance of and reasoning behind vital monitoring
  • Act as the air traffic controller of the hospital coordinating workflow and maintaining efficiency
  • Collaborate effectively with team members and support a positive workplace culture

Skills & Qualifications :

  • Minimum 2 years of veterinary hospital experience required
  • Strong anesthesia monitoring skills
  • Confident decision-making and communication abilities
  • Experience with Impromed software preferred
  • Passion for patient care and a team-first attitude
  • Why Join Us?

    At Pouncey Tract Veterinary Hospital, weve built a team that values :

  • Longevity and camaraderie we work hard and support each other
  • High medical standards we follow AAHA guidelines for best practices
  • Pets first we treat every patient as our own
  • If youre ready to join a hospital that values teamwork, medical excellence, and compassionate care, wed love to hear from you!

    Apply today and help us continue to make a difference one pet at a time.

    Role Responsibilities / Qualifications

    Responsibilities

  • Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
  • Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
  • Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and / or note any changes of patients condition to DVM
  • Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
  • Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
  • High quality client communication on patient updates and questions
  • Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED certificate
  • Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
  • Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
  • Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Your Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Short Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
  • Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24 / 7
  • Discounted Veterinary Care
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • A large network of over 10,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
  • Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
  • Vet Tech Pathways

    We believe in supporting your journey to becoming a Credentialed Veterinary Technician. For eligible teammates, we cover the costs for you to earn your credentials, opening up numerous career opportunities. Whether youre interested in deepening your clinical skills, exploring a specialty, or advancing into leadership, our program empowers you to shape your path. With a range of learning and development resources, you can focus on what excites you most, knowing that weve got your back every step of the way. Your future is in your hands, and were here to help you achieve it.

    About Mission Pet Health

    Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. Thats Mission Pet Health in a nutshell!

    We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we dofrom mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates.

    Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values Work Together, Amaze, and Grow which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for.

    So, whats in it for you at Mission?

  • Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development
  • Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry
  • A culture where YOUR well-being comes first
  • Were on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the worldand wed love for YOU to be a part of it!

    Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back-end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most the medicine and caring for their patients. Were based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, weve earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the companys third consecutive Top 25 ranking.

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