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Veterinary Assistant

Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA

Job Description

The Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA’s Veterinary Care Center is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to care for animals and support our Veterinarian and Licensed Veterinary Technician. The RHSPCA Surgical Team will complete approximately 25 surgeries per day. The majority of surgeries will be routine surgeries of dogs and cats, however, additional procedures such as amputations, enucleations, and dentals will also be performed. Surgery assistants are an essential part of this process and must have the ability to maintain a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and be an effective team player in a fast-paced work environment.

This is a full time job