Veterinary Assistant, ER

Veterinary Assistant Opportunity

Are you a veterinary assistant looking for an opportunity in an emergency setting to grow career-wise and professionally? Virginia Veterinary Center of Fredericksburg, VA is looking to add veterinary assistants to its advanced and growing emergency department, and you might be their perfect fit!

Anticipated Schedule:

• Full-time position
• Three 12-hour shifts
• Two 12-hour on call shifts per month
• Morning and swing shift available
• 10am - 10pm or 12pm - 12am
• 7am - 7pm
• Hours and days are subject to change and are based on the needs of the hospital.
• Weekend shifts required

Compensation:

• $20-25 per hour (commensurate with shift/experience)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

About Us:

Since its conception in 1981, the Virginia Veterinary Centers teams have worked to invest in new technologies and training to stay on the cutting edge of Veterinary Medicine to provide the best quality care for their patients and families. Our teams understand that when knowledge and care are shared across distance and discipline, your furry family member gets the best care available. We recognize that to do this, we need adequately educated staff to maintain our highest standard of care. Because of this, providing a culture that cultivates collaborative learning in a safe and inclusive hospital is of the utmost importance to our management team.

About You:

Our ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in veterinary medicine as an assistant and is looking for a role where they can expand their knowledge and skill-set through emergency medicine. We especially love veterinary assistants that are actively enrolled in a veterinary technician program to obtain licensure. Our team is respectful, kind, and collaborative and we are looking for the right cultural fit to maintain that atmosphere. This role would be perfect for someone who has interest in a challenging and fast-paced environment and looking to forward their career in veterinary medicine.