Veterinary Assistant - Pet Care Veterinary Hospital

Join Our Growing Team at Pet Care Veterinary Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA!

Pet Care Veterinary Hospital has proudly served the Virginia Beach community with compassionate, comprehensive veterinary care. Now, we’re entering an exciting new chapter, with a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility opening soon, and we’re looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to grow with us.

Our AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified hospital is more than just a place for checkups and vaccines. We’re a trusted partner in each pet’s lifelong health journey. Our team delivers gold-standard veterinary care to dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, and small mammals in a calm, welcoming environment designed to minimize stress for pets and people alike.

If you’re a Veterinary Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys learning new skills, and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of pets and their people, we’d love to connect with you.

Why you'll love us:

• Supportive Team, Positive Culture - Work alongside compassionate veterinary professionals who value teamwork, communication, and mutual respect.
• Full-Service, Hands-On Experience - Build your skills in surgery prep, dental care, laser therapy, and patient handling in a well-equipped hospital setting.
• Veterinary Excellence in Action - Be part of a veterinary team committed to high-quality medical care, ongoing education, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and pet parents.

You are...

• A Veterinary Assistant with a background in client communication, animal handling, and multitasking in a high-volume practice.

• Skilled in using veterinary software and managing medical records; confident supporting both front-desk and treatment area operations.

• Calm, organized, and detail-oriented, even in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

• A team player who values collaboration, growth, and a positive work culture.

• Ready to join a veterinary team that delivers top-tier pet care and thrives on purpose, compassion, and teamwork.

What you'll be doing:

• Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions.
• Prepping patients for exams and surgeries.
• Administering medications as directed.
• Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)
• Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas.
• Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes.
• Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures.
• Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care.
• Partnering with Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier care.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)
• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match

Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special?

Pet Care Veterinary Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group - see what that means for you:

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Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.