Compassionate Vet Assistant — Animal Care & Procedures

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Clarendon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Employee pet discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Caring Hands Clarendon in Arlington, VA is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, techs and support staff to deliver the best possible care for every animal during their stay. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to high animal care and client service, we’d love to hear from you!

You will assist in examinations and surgeries, prep rooms, restrain animals safely, and maintain medical records while promoting compassionate care and outstanding customer

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Comfort with administering medications and vaccinations under supervision.
• Ability to restrain animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize equipment and surfaces.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits.
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.

Skills

Animal handling

Medication administration

Diagnostic equipment use

Disinfection procedures

Job description

Caring Hands Clarendon in Arlington, VA is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, techs and support staff to deliver the best possible care for every animal during their stay. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to high animal care and client service, we’d love to hear from you!

You will assist in examinations and surgeries, prep rooms, restrain animals safely, and maintain medical records while promoting compassionate care and outstanding customer