Veterinarian Assistant

Company	Western Branch Veterinary HospitalSee more
Address	Chesapeake, VA
Form of work	Full-time
Salary	$15 an hour
Category	Sales/marketing

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

A rapidly growing veterinary clinic in Chesapeake has an opening for a Vet Assistant to add to our dedicated team of care professionals! In this position you will spend the majority of your time assisting the Technicians and Veterinarians with the care and treatment of the pets who depend on us.

Do you love animals and want to dedicate your time to helping them live long, healthy lives? If so, this opportunity is the position for you!

Primary Responsibilities

Training is available for candidates who possess exemplary communication skills and are passionate about learning to help care for pets!

Veterinary Assistants play a vital role in supporting the Veterinarians and Technicians who provide excellent patient care. After your training is complete, your primary responsibilities will be:

Using best practices to safely restrain pets during exams and treatment.
Making sure the pets staying in the kennels have clean and comfortable accommodations.
Preparing medications with the highest accuracy.
Updating patient records and notes regarding care in their paper and electronic file.
Assisting with curbside service by escorting pets into and out of the practice.
Communicating with clients about their pet’s visit and care.

Qualifications

A minimum of 2 years of experience providing top-notch customer service both in person and over the phone is strongly preferred
Truly superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt your style to meet the needs of the person you are communicating with
The ability to effectively prioritize and meet multiple requests at one time.
Must be tech savvy with the ability to learn new software quickly.
The desire to become part of a fun work family!

Hours & Availability

The Western Branch Veterinary Hospital team provides excellent care for pets (and their humans) from 9:00AM - 5:00PM Monday through Friday.

Candidates who are motivated by a work-life balance are encouraged to apply as we pride ourselves in ensuring you have time to enjoy what you love outside of work!

Compensation & Benefits

Your excellent customer service skills will be rewarded with competitive pay, bonuses and incentives. Excellent benefits are available including:

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan with Match!
Flexible Scheduling
Pet care discount, and more!

The starting range for this position is $15 per hour and is negotiable dependent upon skills and qualifications.

About Us

At Western Branch Veterinary, we operate our practice in a way that focuses on so much more than the clinical aspect of care, but also place a strong emphasis on building relationships. We believe that when we put our clients and their pets first, everything else will fall into place. That’s why you can always expect a welcome greeting, warm conversation, and a partnership that you can trust at Western Branch Veterinary.

This is your chance to join a business that really gets it when it comes to serving customers and team members. You can be proud to work in an industry that gives you the opportunity to make a difference every day! The pets and the humans who love them depend on us to provide exceptional patient care as well as compassionate, professional service that can't be found anywhere else!

How to Apply

Positions on our team don't open very often! Don't miss your chance to join a great care team where you will have the opportunity to make a difference every day. If this sounds like your dream job, submit your resume through this ad TODAY for a chance to join us!

If you are selected to participate in the interview process for this position we will notify you via the email address provided in the application process. Please be sure to monitor your junk mail folder to ensure you receive communication from us!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

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