Ethos Veterinary Health
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant - Springfield, VA - Full Time
Bush Veterinary Neurology Service in Springfield, VA is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our outstanding team!
Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant or LVT student who excels in patient handling, restraint, and communications? Do you enjoy the thrill of Specialty medicine and patient care? Do you want an opportunity to hone your specialty skills? Are you looking for a leadership path with development and training opportunities to support your career growth? If you answered yes to these questions, then we may be looking for you at Bush Veterinary Neurology Service- Springfield, VA!
About you:
- You love to learn and want to master neurological anatomy and functions.
- Your patient restraint skills are top notch, and you want to learn how and why neurologic patients require specific restraint/ patient are skills.
- You're keen attention to details helps you recognize changes in patient attitude, abnormal behavior, and changes in condition.
- You work well under independently and as a part of a close- knit team.
- You pride yourself on your written and verbal communication skills.
- You enjoy client education including intake and discharge instructions.
- You adapt to the individual needs of each patient and are not afraid to ask questions.
- You maintain your calm in stressful situations and maintain a positive attitude.
- EzyVet and SmartFlow experience is a plus!
Compensation & Benefits (full- time employees):
- Commensurate with relevant experience ($22- 26/hr)
- Extensive Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Benefits
- Annual allowance for scrubs and other BVNS apparel
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Other voluntary benefit plans are available including Life, STD, LTD, Aflac, Pet Insurance, Legal, etc.
- PTO
- Shift differential available for overnights
- 401(k) with matching
- At least two years of veterinary experience as a VA.
- Practiced in the skill of advanced patient handling and restraint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Unparalleled patient care and customer service.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Work well as part of a team.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States and have original, unexpired documents to verify eligibility.
- Must be able to pass a 7-year background check and drug test (complying with local, state and Federal guidelines).
- Have a valid high school diploma or GED
About Us:
Bush Veterinary Neurology has four locations across 2 states! Our clinics are operated by board certified neurologists that provide same-day life-saving neurosurgery and long-term medical management. Our hospitals house state of the art equipment to provide advanced diagnostic testing including cerebrospinal fluid collection/analysis, computed tomography, electroencephalography, MRI and more! Our neurologists perform both spinal and brain surgeries. Some of these surgeries include intervertebral disc surgery, brain tumor removal, foramen magnum decompression, ventricular shunt replacement and more!! Veterinary technicians play an integral role in our hospital whether they are handling patient care, taking care of clients, running our diagnostic imaging equipment, or assisting doctors in surgery. You will fully utilize your skillset and continue to develop your knowledge for years to come! We are looking for a compassionate technician who is ready to put their skills and leadership ability to work!
Please check out these videos:
- Welcome to the new Ethos Veterinary Health (EVH): Welcome to the New EVH
- Meet Dr. Wood, our Leesburg DVM: Dr. Wood BVNS Leesburg
- 5 Reasons to Join Ethos Veterinary Health: 5 Reasons to Join EVH
- A patient's story: Meet Winston
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
