The Virginia Beach SPCA (VBSPCA) Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic has been serving owners and companion animals of the Virginia Beach community for more than 30 years. The clinic is an extension of the VBSPCA’s mission to eliminate animal suffering by ensuring that all cats and dogs have access to affordable veterinary care.

Our talented team of clinic professionals includes Veterinarians, Vet Techs, Vet Assistants, and Client Service Representatives, each providing critical skills to ensure that we can meet the growing public demand of our services. We offer routine medical, surgical, and dental care for companion animals, utilizing modern equipment, including digital radiography (both dental and full body), ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment, cryotherapy, and EKG equipment. Public services are offered onsite in our clinic, and limited services are offered via our mobile Neuter Scooter. In addition to serving public pet patients, the VBSPCA Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic provides medical care for the VBSPCA shelter animal population of small animals, cats, and dogs.

As a Level I Veterinary Assistant you will serve as the primary liaison between the veterinarians and the public. You will be responsible for assisting in the care and treatment of public and shelter animals for clinical and surgical appointments, maintaining accurate client records, and creating an overall welcoming and positive experience for clients and patients. Routine tasks include obtaining medical history, processing and filling medications, processing radiographs, assisting with medical care and preparation for scheduled surgical procedures, and addressing client’s questions and concerns. Additional responsibilities include maintaining a clean and professional exam and surgical room appearance, promoting and maintaining the humane care and treatment of animals at all times, and fully participating in clinic efforts to offer all clients superior customer service. This position serves in our clinic building as well as in our mobile Neuter Scooter.

The VBSPCA clinic is an extremely active facility and we strive to offer quality customer care. If you enjoy being around animals, if you have great customer service skills, if you are organized, and if you enjoy an active environment, we encourage you to apply. The VBSPCA is a great place to work and we are centered around a mission of eliminating animal suffering and increasing human compassion.

Full-Time positions are 32-40 hours a week and come with competitive benefits

Pay Rate: $18 an hour

The VBSPCA Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm and on Saturday from 8am to 3pm.

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Level 1 Vet Assistant