Veterinary Assistant
Edinburgh Animal Hospital
$15 - $18 / hour
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Description
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Edinburg Animal Hospital is a hiring full-time Veterinary Assistants to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
As you join our mission to provide progressive, high-quality, compassionate medical and surgical care for your canine and feline family members, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
- Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
- 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
- Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.
Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: Full-time, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:30AM-7:00PM, Wednesday, 7:30AM-6PM, Friday 7:30AM-5PM, alternating Saturday 8AM-1PM
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting is required.
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About Edinburg Animal Hospital
At Edinburgh Animal Hospital, you can expect state-of-the-art medical care for your four-legged companions. We believe in nurturing the human-animal bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and animals.
You can expect to be greeted by a courteous receptionist, clean exam rooms, friendly doctors, and caring technicians. We appreciate the role we get to play in your pets’ health care.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
About this role
Edinburgh Animal Hospital in Chesapeake is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in delivering care to dogs and cats. You'll work a varied schedule across weekdays and alternating Saturdays, handling animal restraint and care during exams and surgeries, preparing and sterilizing treatment areas, collecting diagnostic samples, and assisting with medications and vaccinations. The role also includes routine animal care—feeding, bathing, exercise—alongside record-keeping, client communication, and clinic maintenance.
This position requires prior veterinary experience and practical knowledge of disinfection, medication administration, and diagnostic equipment, along with the physical capability and compassion to handle animals safely. The hospital emphasizes high-quality, progressive care and supports staff through comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and an employee pet discount. The salary range is $15–$18 per hour based on your background and qualifications.
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
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