Job Description
Job DescriptionVeterinary Assistant
We’re looking for a compassionate, eager Veterinary Assistant who wants to grow, learn, and make a real impact every day. We’re a team built on trusted care, exceptional medicine, and compassion you can feel. As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll support our medical team, care for patients, and help deliver the exceptional client experience All Creatures is known for.
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BEFORE YOU APPLY: Please Check Our Culture Fit - We take our team dynamic and clinic culture incredibly seriously. To ensure we are the right fit for you, we ask that all serious applicants watch our 2-minute workplace culture video before applying. How to watch it: Because this platform restricts external links, simply open a new tab, go to YouTube, and search for the exact phrase: "all creatures veterinary clinic princeton wv meet our team". If you love what you see, please submit your application! We would love to hear from you. If our fast-paced dynamic or style isn't for you, we respectfully ask that you do not apply, as we are strictly seeking long-term alignment for our tight-knit team.
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Why You’ll Love Working Here
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Consistent Schedule: Three-day workweek with NO WEEKENDS!
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Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
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Time Off: Generous PTO package.
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Perks: Great employee discounts.
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Team Culture: Supportive, collaborative, and drama-free environment.
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Professional Development: Robust training, mentorship, and ongoing growth opportunities.
What You’ll Do
As a Veterinary Assistant at All Creatures, you will:
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Assist veterinarians during exams and procedures.
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Administer medications safely as directed.
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Help the medical team with catheter placement and lab work.
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Monitor patient vitals, comfort levels, and behavior.
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Feed, clean, bathe, and deeply comfort our patients.
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Keep the clinic clean, organized, sterile, and ready for care.
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Safely handle and gently restrain animals of all sizes.
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Educate pet owners on home care and medications with clarity and empathy.
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Support the overall clinical team with daily operational tasks.
What Makes a Great Veterinary Assistant
You’ll be a great fit for our team if you bring:
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Experience: Prior experience in a veterinary setting is preferred.
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Behavioral Skills: Experience with dog behavior or professional animal handling is a major plus.
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Communication: Strong verbal communication skills and deep empathy for both pets and their owners.
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Mindset: A highly teachable, organized, and detail-oriented approach to your daily tasks.
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Composure: The ability to stay calm, professional, and grounded under pressure and in emotional moments.
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Versatility: Comfort handling animals of all sizes.
Who Thrives Here
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Curious learners who are hungry to expand their clinical skills.
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Compassionate teammates who lift each other up.
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People who find joy in deeply meaningful work.
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Individuals who actively value constructive feedback and professional growth.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to grow your skills and make a real difference for pets and their people, we’d love to meet you.
Apply directly through this job posting today to join us as a Veterinary Assistant!