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How much do veterinary scribe jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for veterinary scribe in Virginia is $19.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.00 and $23.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a veterinary scribe?

To thrive as a Veterinary Scribe, you need strong attention to detail, fast and accurate typing skills, and a solid understanding of veterinary medical terminology, typically supported by relevant education or experience in animal healthcare. Familiarity with veterinary electronic medical record (EMR) systems and documentation software is frequently required, and some practices may prefer candidates with certification in veterinary assisting. Excellent communication, active listening, and organizational skills help you effectively capture information and support veterinary teams. These abilities are important because they ensure accurate, timely documentation and smooth workflow, ultimately enhancing patient care and clinic efficiency.

What is a veterinary scribe?

A Veterinary Scribe is a professional who assists veterinarians by documenting medical records in real time during patient exams. They record important details such as history, diagnosis, treatments, and recommendations, allowing the veterinarian to focus more on patient care. Scribes help improve efficiency by reducing the veterinarian's administrative workload. This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of medical terminology, and fast, accurate typing skills.

What does a veterinary scribe do?

A typical day for a Veterinary Scribe involves closely following veterinarians during exams and procedures, taking real-time notes, and entering medical information into electronic records. You will document patient histories, symptoms, treatments, and recommendations while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality with sensitive information. Scribes often collaborate with veterinary technicians, assistants, and front-desk staff to coordinate records and workflow. This position offers valuable hands-on experience in a veterinary environment and can be a great stepping stone toward advanced roles in veterinary medicine.

What are the most commonly searched types of Veterinary Scribe jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Veterinary Scribe jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Veterinary Scribe jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Veterinary Scribe job openings:

Infographic showing various Veterinary Scribe job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $40,090 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

$18 - $26/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

Description

Partner Veterinary is looking for Emergency Veterinary Assistants to join our Richmond, VA team!

Partner Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (PVESC) is a women-founded and led business committed to reimagining a profession that we love. Our leadership team founded Partner Veterinary to create an environment where veterinary professionals are supported, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the field and for pet families.


Looking to grow your veterinary career? Partner Veterinary has you covered!

  • We provide our team members with the tools, resources, training, and administrative support to promote an engaging work culture.
  • Additionally, Partner Veterinary has a dedicated Learning and Development Department, to help assistants achieve your professional goals, supported by two veterinary technician specialists (VTS) Heather Carter and Christine Weaver.
  • Partner Veterinary provides Veterinary Assistants with tuition support to an accredited Veterinary Technician program and mentorship to pass the VTNE

To set you up for success from day 1,

  • We gift you a *wellness week of PTO after your first 90 days in your new position! This includes 30-40 hours of extra PTO dependent upon your schedule. Partner Veterinary recognizes the demand on veterinary professionals, and this wellness week allows you to rest and relax with a week off after your initial 90 days.

What does your day look like at Partner?

The Veterinary Assistant's emphasis is on tasks related to team and patient care, plus pet family support. Additional daily tasks include patient handling, assisting team members with treatments, maintaining surgical and anesthesia equipment, cleaning and restocking supplies, and accurately entering service charges in the processing database.


You will work with unique and varied cases, and you have the resources to enable optimal patient outcomes.


Our team member benefits and perks:


Benefits:

  • *Paid wellness week off after completing 90 days
  • +3 weeks paid vacation, prorated your first year
  • Shift differential for overnight and weekends
  • Annual uniform allowance
  • VTNE Tuition Reimbursement
  • Contribution to health insurance
  • 401K
  • Vision & Dental Coverage
  • Short Term Disability Coverage
  • Company Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Perks:

  • Bring your pet to work during your shift
  • Get role-specific training
  • Clear and transparent career development paths

Our 20,000 square foot reimagined building and team design includes:

  • Conscious and deliberate building design layout that encourages interdepartmental communication and collaboration
  • Unique support roles that enable our team to practice at your highest level
  • Ample equipment to enable you to provide stellar patient care
  • Scribes document exams and facilitate discharging appointments
  • Care Advocates perform client communications, review estimates, and grief discussions to promote continuity of care[CW1]
  • Onsite advanced diagnostics, such as MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy and more!

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year Veterinary Assistant experience in an emergency or critical care setting
  • Understanding of veterinary workflows and procedures
  • Exposure to, or knowledge of Fear-Free techniques and philosophies preferred
  • A curious and motivated energy
  • Interest in collaborating with the teams across the Partner network


Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to quickly process, analyze, and react to unplanned and emergent medical situations without delay, so as to ensure the safety of team members and patients
  • Ability to stand for up to 12 hours with limited breaks
  • Able to lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance


Our core values:

  • Reimagine
  • Empower
  • Community Care


About us:

Our mission statement is our commitment to our team:


Partner Veterinary's mission is to provide the best workplace for veterinary talent so that we are the provider of choice for expert and compassionate emergency and specialty veterinary care in our communities.


https://partnervesc.com/


Are you ready to learn more? Visit our website and apply on our careers page. We look forward to meeting you!