Suveto·Woodbridge, Virginia
Veterinary Assistants will prepare exam rooms, assist doctors during appointments, take client histories, perform physical assessments, and educate clients on preventative healthcare. Key duties also include performing venipuncture, running in-house lab tests, monitoring hospitalized patients, and managing admission/discharge protocols.
Minnieville Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, seeks a part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team.
Minnieville Animal Hospital, located in Woodbridge, VA, is a full-service veterinary hospital that’s committed to offering the best possible care for our patients. We strive to create a welcoming environment for pets and their families as part of our dedication to delivering the highest quality of veterinary medicine including dental care, vaccinations, surgery and urgent care.
Our Veterinary Assistants provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital; provide professional and efficient client service. This is a dynamic position that requires flexibility, compassion, and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for animals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Our benefits package for part-time employees includes pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%, and Employee Assistance Program.
Minnieville Animal Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and ideally have previous experience in a veterinary hospital setting, along with knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology. Essential requirements include the ability to safely handle and restrain animals, lift up to 50 pounds, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and maintain strong organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.
Market context
Veterinary assistant openings in Virginia are often driven by steady demand at animal hospitals, where clinics need support with patient handling, basic care, and front-to-back workflow. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for prior veterinary hospital experience, safe animal restraint skills, and familiarity with medical terminology; on this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. If you are considering applying, review whether you meet the lifting and handling expectations and highlight any hands-on animal care experience in your application.
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