Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Company:
Roanoke Animal Hospital

Our mission is to help pets live longer, healthier, and happier lives with their families by providing compassionate, stress-free, premium veterinary care through advanced medicine, personalized services, and pet owner education. We are AAHA accredited and focus on diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and comprehensive medical examinations while addressing additional health concerns as they arise. Our staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and dedicated to providing a positive experience for pets and their owners.

We are located in Roanoke, VA, and are convenient to Roanoke, Vinton, Cave Spring, and Salem, VA. Roanoke offers diverse outdoor activities and dining experiences.

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• Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, and management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability.
• Administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
• Maintain proper safety practices, including exposure to odors, noises, and potential bites or animal waste.
• Participate in virtual and hands-on training and continuing development opportunities to advance in your career.

• A high work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to arrive on time and ready to work
• A minimum of 1 year of experience preferred
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Ability to interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection (blood, urine, fecal, skin)
• Ability to set up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive constructive feedback professionally to maintain hospital efficiency

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401k matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation and sick time for all employees
• Paid bereavement program
• Paid parental leave program
• Competitive compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (for licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition assistance program
• Access to CVA/CVT/CVPM partnership through Penn Foster
• Career development opportunities
• Referral bonus program for most positions
• Additional benefits may be available (e.g., personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent on a satisfactory background check
• Note:
  
  some benefits may vary slightly for full-time vs part-time status