VetEvolve

veterinary

VeterinaryAssistant

Hampton, Virginia, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Veterinary Assistant at VetEvolve. Skills: patient care, client communication, assisting veterinarian, animal handling, medical record keeping, client education. Provides compassionate, professional care to patients and clients at all times. Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients, doctors, and team members, including answering phones and routing inquiries as needed”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver exceptional patient care; ensure they are achieving their career goals and are fulfilled personally, professionally, and financially; make things better for veterinary professionals; ensure each patient receives high-quality, compassionate care; build trust and foster lasting relationships with clients and their pets

Industry & Context.

veterinary
Problems you'll solve

Handles sensitive client situations with empathy and discretion, escalating medical questions appropriately

Eligibility Requirements

Able to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids, Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds, Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday, Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or equivalent required, Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use practice management software (Cornerstone) and Microsoft Office applications, Able to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids, Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds, Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday, Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards, Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations

Nice to Have

Previous experience working with animals veterinary or animal care background strongly valued

What You'll Do.

Provides compassionate

professional care to patients and clients at all times

Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients

including answering phones and routing inquiries as needed

Handles sensitive client situations with empathy and discretion

escalating medical questions appropriately

Assists the veterinarian during exams

and surgical procedures

Safely restrains animals of varying sizes and temperaments using low-stress handling techniques

Administers medications

and performs basic lab tests as directed

and enters treatment plans accurately in the medical record system

Educates clients on common vaccinations

and treatment protocols to ensure understanding of care plans and follow-up recommendations

Accurately records patient information and maintains organized

up-to-date medical records

Enters charges accurately and assists with the client check-out process

including processing payments when needed

and hospital spaces are clean

Demonstrates consistent reliability

and commitment to supporting patients

and hospital operations

Performs all other duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients, doctors, and team members; Assists the veterinarian during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures; supporting patients, clients, and hospital operations

Communication Scope

Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients, doctors, and team members; answering phones; routing inquiries; Educates clients on common vaccinations, medications, and treatment protocols

Full Job Description

Who is VetEvolve? VetEvolve is a people-first organization that provides industry know-how and reliable support to veterinary teams, enabling them to deliver exceptional patient care. We focus on creating a genuine, supportive, people-focused environment that prioritizes each individual to ensure they are achieving their career goals and are fulfilled personally, professionally, and financially. Our culture is driven by the core values Serve, Evolve, and Trust, and every day our mission is to make things better for veterinary professionals. Hear why our veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our videos page! Veterinary Assistant Position Summary: The Veterinary Assistant provides essential support to the veterinarian during outpatient exams and throughout the diagnosis and treatment of patients. They care for all patients, assist with medical procedures, and help ensure each patient receives high-quality, compassionate care. In this role, the Veterinary Assistant also serves as a key connection between the veterinarian and clients. Through exceptional service and communication, the Veterinary Assistant helps build trust and foster lasting relationships with clients and their pets. Primary Responsibilities: Provides compassionate, professional care to patients and clients at all times. Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients, doctors, and team members, including answering phones and routing inquiries as needed. Handles sensitive client situations with empathy and discretion, escalating medical questions appropriately. Assists the veterinarian during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures. Safely restrains animals of varying sizes and temperaments using low-stress handling techniques. Administers medications, draws up vaccines, collects lab samples, and performs basic lab tests as directed. Creates, reviews, and enters treatment plans accurately in the medical record system. Educates clients on common vaccinations, medications, and treatment pro

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