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Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal HealthGroup

Radford, VA Posted

  • $14.00 to $17.00 per hour
  • Full time
  • Tuesday - Thursday: 7:30am - 6:00pm

Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, CE allowance, Paid time off, Pet care discount, Uniform allowance

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Riverside Veterinary Clinic offers comprehensive and personalized care to the dogs, cats, and small mammals of the Radford, VA area. We pride ourselves on building strong client relationships, practicing progressive medicine, and fostering a collaborative team culture. We are looking to add a licensed veterinary technician to our ever-growing team!

Our hospital offers:

  • Modern diagnostic equipment
  • In-house lab capabilities
  • Digital radiography
  • Dedicated surgical suite
  • Emphasis on work-life balance

Our hours of operation are:

  • Monday & Friday: 7:30am - 10:00pm
  • Tuesday - Thursday: 7:30am - 6:00pm
  • Saturday: 7:30am - 1:30pm
  • We are closed on Sundays

Check out more information about us by clicking here!

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Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

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We’re looking for:

  • An experienced Exam Room Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
  • Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
  • Must be able to properly restrain pets.
  • Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
  • Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
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Pay Range:$14-$17/hr

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
  • Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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Listed pay $14.00 to $17.00 per hour ($29,120 to $35,360 a year at 2,080 hours). That is 14% below the Virginia median of $18.01 an hour for veterinary assistants. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet assistant pay guide

Posted October 9, 2026. Last checked on Alliance Animal Health Careers. Interviewing here? 30 questions to ask a clinic

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