Work type: Staff
Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Vet. Medicine Clinical Services
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Veterinary Medicine
Job Description
The Veterinary assistant’s job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Accompanies a clinician through the duties of patient care during the course of each work shift, while updating the medical record in real time and clinician reports when applicable.
- Record all phone calls and in-person client conversations done by the clinician in the
- During a physical exam (PE), record the findings as dictated by the clinician.
- Take relevant photos of the PE and attach to Ezyvet with a proper title
- Assist with creating templates for discharges
- Assisting in surgery: scrub in for surgeries, as needed
Downtime (not during appointments)
- Attach all medical record info to the EzyVet file - examples: rDVM records, follow up emails and photos. Title the medical records in EzyVet.
- Receive any needed training from the LVT and front desk.
- Contact owners to schedule/sign consent forms for clinical studies.
- Assist LVT with basic patient care (ex: walking, restraint)
- Assist LVT with cleaning and restocking area
- Back up in other areas as deemed necessary by Supervisor
Required Qualifications
- Excellent typing skills
- Common knowledge with veterinary terminology
- Ability to handle and restrain cats and dogs
- Passion and long-term interest in the veterinary field with a dedication to succeed.
- Strong and professional written and verbal English communication skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to details
- Computer literacy, efficiency, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Rabies prophylaxis is required (provided by employer)
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently and work as part of a team
- Experience with Medical Records and/or Medical Coding
- Associates Degree
Pay Band
3; salary
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
starting at 37,500 and commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
9/5/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Advertised: August 5, 2025
Applications close: September 12, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
