LVT Assistant

Relief Veterinary Assistant Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team | Fredericksburg, VA Position Type: Relief / As-Needed The Opportunity We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Relief Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This position plays a vital role in supporting our veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and patient care teams while helping maintain an efficient, organized, and collaborative hospital environment.

You'll work alongside a skilled emergency and critical care team, assisting with patient care, treatments, procedures, and daily hospital operations. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced setting — a true assistant role focused on patient support, teamwork, organization, and attention to detail.

What You'll Do

Assist veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with patient restraint, examinations, diagnostics, and treatments Support patient nursing care, including walking patients, cleaning, feeding when appropriate, and maintaining patient comfort Prepare and maintain treatment, exam, and procedure areas to ensure efficiency and cleanliness Set up and assist with medical and surgical procedures as directed Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and organize equipment and work areas according to hospital protocols Stock and maintain supplies throughout the hospital Accurately document treatments and communicate patient updates to the medical team Assist with radiology, laboratory sample collection and processing, and other diagnostic procedures as directed Safely handle and restrain patients while promoting a low-stress experience whenever possible Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment Work collaboratively with all team members to support excellent patient care and client service Adapt to the changing needs of an emergency hospital while maintaining a positive, professional attitude What We're Looking For Previous experience in a veterinary assistant role; emergency or specialty experience preferred but not required Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills Dependability and punctuality, with the ability to work independently while knowing when to ask for guidance Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to patient safety Physical capability to lift, restrain, and assist patients of varying sizes Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts as needed A positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn and grow professionally Commitment to providing compassionate patient care and exceptional support to clients and fellow team members Location Fredericksburg, VA — convenient to Richmond, Washington D.

C., and Northern Virginia, with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Chesapeake Bay, and a growing, family-friendly community Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team is an equal opportunity employer. Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving Fredericksburg, VA and the surrounding region.

We combine round-the-clock emergency care with a growing roster of board-certified specialty services, giving our team access to advanced diagnostics, a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, and cases that keep the work interesting.