Vet Assistant

Are you passionate about helping animals?
Do you want to aid and educate clients with healthy habits for their pets?
Is work-life balance and supporting colleagues important to you?
We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about helping animals and their owners.
BAC typically sees canine and feline patients, but also sees pocket pets occasionally. Our clinic practices cutting edge medicine, such as stem cell therapy, acupuncture, veterinary orthopedic manipulation, and cold laser therapy.
Responsibilities for Veterinary Assistant include:

• Drawing blood
• Processing in-house blood work
• Training less-experienced assistants
• Animal restraint
• Assisting doctors in exam rooms
• Assisting LVT prepare animals for surgery
• Assisting with x-rays
• Preparing vaccines
• Entering charges
• Filling medication
• General cleaning duties
• Nail-trims
• Other duties as assigned

The successful Veterinary Assistants will share our commitment to delivering the highest quality patient care with exceptional client service. Successful Veterinary Assistants will enjoy: being part of an energetic/passionate team, prioritizing multiple tasks well, and being detail-oriented.
Veterinary Assistant must have:

• Great communication skills- both oral and written
• Be proficient in reading, writing, math, phone, and basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheets).
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to lift pets up to 50 pounds.

Knowledge of Avimark is a plus.

• Flexible schedule, hours may include days, evenings, weekdays, and weekends.
• Work Remotely No

Benefits include:

• Employee discount
• Monthly lunch & learns
• On the job training
• Access to online software to enhance training
• Networking with vendor representatives

Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $13.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are optional
Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burke, VA 22015: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person