Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Veterinary Assistant & Receptionist CareVet of Williamsburg

CareVet of Williamsburg is a growing, fast-paced two-doctor veterinary clinic located in the heart of Williamsburg, Virginia. As we look toward adding a third veterinarian to our team, we are excited to continue expanding our ability to support the community and provide exceptional care for pets. This position offers the opportunity for cross-training in both receptionist and veterinary assistant roles, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a dynamic work environment and wants to grow their skills across multiple areas of veterinary medicine. We are deeply committed to the health and well-being of our patients while fostering a supportive, close-knit, family-like culture where teamwork, compassion, and collaboration are valued every day.

We will only consider individuals who have previously experience working in a veterinary clinic. Being reliable, motivation, and the ability to learn quickly are essential skills for this role. We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Member’s career journey.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks patient medical records for past histories, enters in computer and files.
• Takes medical histories and vital signs of patients.
• Maintains client educational material in an efficient manner.
• Performs departmental housekeeping duties.
• Admits and discharges patients.
• Takes, processes and logs prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy.
• Monitoring hospital patients and logging vital signs.
• Administering medications to patients as needed.
• Placing catheters and performing blood draws.
• Restraining and assisting the doctor during exams, treatments, and anesthesia procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The employee must be able to multi-task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered Veterinary Technicians in VA are preferred, not necessarily required. We are open and willing to train the right candidate.

Benefits:

• Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program!
• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Free continuing education
• Mental health support
• And more!