Magruder-Tabb Animal Clinic - Veterinary Assistant Yorktown, Virginia,

Magruder-Tabb Animal Clinic - Veterinary Assistant

Yorktown, Virginia, United States

Magruder-Tabb Animal Clinic
, located in the vibrant community of Yorktown, VA, is a well-respected small animal practice founded in 1989. We recently moved into a brand new, custom-built 9,000 sq ft facility and are ready to welcome additional veterinary professionals. Our warm, collaborative environment is suitable for both new graduates and experienced team members, with mentoring available for new graduates.

Title: Veterinary Assistant

Department: Support Staff / Hospital Operations

Reports to: Practice Manager

Employment Type: Full Time or Part-Time options

Company Overview:

Vet Evolve is a private equity backed, growth-stage veterinary services organization supporting more than 50 general practice and specialty hospitals across the Eastern half of the United States. We are passionate about creating a people-focused environment that prioritizes everyone's growth and fulfillment personally, professionally, and financially. Our culture is anchored in our core values of Serve, Evolve, and Trust, and our mission is to make things better for veterinary professionals every single day.

Vet Evolve provides the infrastructure, leadership, and resources that allow practice teams to focus on delivering exceptional patient care while preserving the clinical autonomy that defines the profession.

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. The Veterinary Assistant also serves as a key connection between the veterinarian and clients, helping build trust and foster lasting relationships with clients and their pets through exceptional service and communication.

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 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.
• Ensures exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital spaces are clean, stocked, and well-maintained.
• Demonstrates consistent reliability, punctuality, and commitment to supporting patients, clients, and hospital operations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use practice management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience working with animals preferred; veterinary or animal care background strongly valued.
• Able to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids.
• Maintains composure and professionalism in emotionally challenging or high-stress situations.
• 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.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Hours:

• Flexible options, but must be able to work a rotating Saturday shift as part of the schedule.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.
• For full-time employees, a comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; eligibility to participate in a 401(k) plan; paid time off, paid holidays, and access to an employee assistance program.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:
We do not discriminate on the basis of protected group status under any applicable law.