04/05/2022
If you havenât met us yet, youâre missing out! We are the only Fear Free Certified Practice in Charlottesville and are looking for a veterinary assistant to add to our unicorn hospital! We arenât like the animal hospitals that youâre used to: we value our team, care for our patients as if they were our own pets, and are openly supportive of our LGBTQ+ friends and family.
Looking to expand your animal knowledge? We may be the hospital for you! We treat exotics, reptiles and avians as well as dogs and cats, so each week is a new adventure with opportunities to expand skills and knowledge.
As we are a small, close-knit team, we are looking for individuals with previous veterinary assistant experience. We have a detailed training program to help walk new-hires through all of our procedures and to make sure theyâre started out on the right foot.
Our veterinary assistants act as the right hand to our Licensed Veterinary Technician and our Veterinarian in the care of our patients. Their role includes restraining, cleaning and walking the patients. Our veterinary assistants must be able to follow instructions quickly and must be able to proficiently and safely handle patients of all temperaments. Our veterinary assistants also fill the role of kennel attendant, and take care of our patientsâ needs within the treatment and ward areas. They are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital and grounds in order to ensure a comfortable environment for our patients and clients.
In addition, our assistants:
Must have basic computer literacy skills and be able to handle multiple unrelated tasks simultaneously while working in a busy environment.
Must also be able to lift 50 pounds, work on their feet all day, and write legibly.
Must be customer service oriented and friendly.
Must maintain a professional appearance, scrubs are to be worn at all times and are furnished by the employee.
Must be able to work all shifts.
Full-time and part-time positions available.
Pay: From $12.00 per hour, but may be adjusted based upon proficiency
Willow River Veterinary Services provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Women-led organization
LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
Paid time off
