Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant Opportunity

Join Our Fun, Supportive Team!

Location: 9650 Shore Dr, Norfolk, VA 23518

Wage: $16 - $20/hr (depending on experience)

Schedule: Full-time | 4-day work week | Mondays and Fridays required

Hospital Hours:

• MondayThursday: 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• Closed on weekends!

What We Offer:

• General wellness care
• Soft tissue surgeries
• Diagnostic ultrasounds
• Echocardiograms
• Same-day sick visits

Growth-Oriented Environment

We are expanding our capabilities to hospitalize and manage more advanced medical cases. Be part of a practice that's growing and evolving!

Tight-Knit Team Culture

We're a goofy, close-knit group that values communication, teamwork, and a strong support system. We laugh hard and work even harderfor each other and our patients.

Our Ideal Veterinary Assistant Candidate:

• Positive & Confident You bring a can-do attitude and positive energy, especially when talking with clients.
• Excellent Communicator Comfortable educating pet parents about conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, surgical care, and preventive health.
• Team Player We're more like a close-knit community than coworkers, so we're looking for someone who fits into our collaborative and friendly team dynamic.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $16 - $20/hr (DOE)
• Work with 2 experienced full-time DVMs (a third joins in November!)
• Enjoy a 4-day workweek with weekends off
• Be part of a supportive, laughter-filled culture

If you're a Veterinary Assistant looking for a welcoming, high-quality, and genuinely enjoyable place to work we'd love to meet you!

Your Impact as a Veterinary Assistant:

• Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.

About Mission Pet Health:

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values Work Together, Amaze, and Grow . Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.