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Certified Veterinary Assistant

Location Midlothian District, Virginia
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Category
Support Staff
Job ID
30508
Role Type
Full-time
Hospital
Swift Creek Animal Hospital & Pet Resort

🐾 Veterinary Assistant – Swift Creek Animal Hospital & Pet Resort 🐾

Do you love animals, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that feels like family? Swift Creek Animal Hospital & Pet Resort is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our crew of compassionate animal lovers.

What You’ll Be Doing:
    •    Assisting our doctors during appointments, surgeries, and vaccinations
    •    Performing blood draws, taking X-rays, and caring for instruments & clippers
    •    Keeping exam rooms, floors, and hospital areas clean and welcoming
    •    Helping with bathing pets (rubber ducky playlist optional 🛁)
    •    Managing laundry (because clean towels = happy patients!)
    •    Communicating with clients, doctors, teammates, and referral clinics
    •    Submitting prescriptions and entering important patient information
    •    Assisting with inventory and making sure we never run out of the good stuff
    •    Lifting up to 40 lbs multiple times a day (think adorable but wiggly pups)

What We’re Looking For:
    •    Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant
    •    A friendly, team-oriented personality with great communication skills
    •    A love for animals and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed
    •    Someone who thrives in a busy, team-centered environment

The Perks:
    •    Pay: $16–$18/hour depending on experience
    •    A fun, supportive workplace where we celebrate wins (and cute patients) together
    •    Work alongside skilled doctors and a caring team who truly love what they do
    •    The satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of pets and their people

If you’re ready to bring your skills, compassion, and energy to a team that works hard and laughs often, we’d love to meet you!

📩 Apply today and come see why Swift Creek Animal Hospital & Pet Resort is a great place to work, grow, and wag your tail.

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