Veterinary Assistant

East Beach Veterinary Care and House calls, LLC

Date Published

08-19-2026

Pay Class

Full-Time

Base Min.

$ 17

Base Max.

$ 20

Company Overview

At East Beach Veterinary Care, located in beautiful Norfolk, VA, we are honored to be a partner in pet healthcare, treating your patients like our own family since 2012. We proudly focus on providing comprehensive small animal services to the community. Your future teammates are deeply committed to exceptional patient care, a commitment reflected in our outstanding 4.8-star Google rating. If you are ready to join a supportive environment and do your best work alongside dedicated veterinary professionals, this is your opportunity.

When you join East Beach Veterinary Care, you become part of a network that strongly supports your professional advancement and fosters a culture of continued education. We are dedicated to helping our teammates grow, providing focused programs designed to help you achieve your career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician or moving into a leadership role. We ensure you have the necessary workflow support and educational resources to succeed, helping you develop deep medical confidence in every aspect of your role.

You will practice high-quality, comprehensive medicine focusing on wellness and advanced care. Our facility is equipped to handle a range of cases, offering thorough testing and diagnostics, advanced care, and surgical procedures. For complex cases, our veterinarians benefit from seamless access to internal specialty consultations across the network, ensuring every patient receives the highest level of thoughtful care. We are positioned as the community's trusted clinic for everything from preventative services to emergency care.

Norfolk, VA offers a dynamic community and an exceptional quality of life centered around the vibrant coastal atmosphere. Located near the Shore Drive area, East Beach Veterinary Care provides a fantastic base for exploring the region and enjoying the many water activities the area provides. Whether you enjoy being close to the water or engaging with a community that highly values its pets, Norfolk provides an ideal setting where you can truly connect with the patients and clients you serve.

Job Description

• Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client
  
  Experience:
  
  You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast‑paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

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