Alliance Animal Health·Huntington, West Virginia
The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for pet restraint, triage, lab sample analysis, and diagnostic imaging. They also manage nursing care for hospitalized cases, administer medications, and assist with surgical preparation and anesthesia.
Company Description Welcome to Ayers Animal Hospital, where we treat your pet as our own!
Dr.
Mark Ayers and his associates are licensed veterinarians, treating small companion animals and pocket pets.
Your pet’s health and wellbeing is very important to us and we will take every step to give your pet the best possible care.
At Ayers Animal Hospital, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are.
Ayers Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital, and we are equipped to handle emergency cases as well as non-emergency medical, surgical, preventive health and dental cases.
Dr.
Mark Ayers, Dr.
Candie Baker, Dr.
Amber Lilly, Dr.
Rebecca Metz and Dr.
Julie Tackett are experienced in all types of medical, surgical, and preventive health conditions.
Beyond first rate pet care, we make our hospital comfortable, kid-friendly and provide a very calm environment so your pet can relax in our spacious waiting room and look forward to meeting his or her own personal veterinarian.
Job duties include, but are not limited to: Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
We’re looking for: An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator Must be able to properly restrain pets. Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus! Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
Pay Range: $12-14/hr starting out, depending on experience We offer our staff: 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 (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.
Candidates should ideally have at least one year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant and be proficient in pet restraint. A self-starter attitude and strong communication skills are required to effectively interact with clients and team members.
Market context
Dental assistant roles in West Virginia often reflect steady demand in general and multi-location practices, especially for candidates who can support patient flow across offices. This role is competitive because it asks for 2-5 years of hands-on experience and the flexibility to travel between the Charleston and Hurricane locations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm commute logistics and any scheduling expectations before applying.