Compassionate Vet Assistant — Growth & Fear-Free Care

Vetcelerator; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 4% match

Health, dental, & vision stipend

PTO and holiday pay

Aflac

CE opportunities

Discounted pet care

Job summary

Harmony Animal Hospital in Alexandria, VA is a Fear-Free certified practice focused on compassionate, individualized care. We treat pets and their families with respect, and we keep a steady, supportive pace in a clinic that's more family-like than a factory floor.

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant with 3+ years of experience in veterinary settings who can handle anesthesia, dentistry, and general surgery support.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of veterinary assistant or tech experience.
• Wants to grow in the field and stays curious.
• Skilled and confident in a busy environment.
• Compensated for anesthesia, dentistry, and general surgery experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors in 30-60 minute appointments.
• Fear Free handling throughout care.
• Surgical prep support and asepsis.
• Phlebotomy in exam rooms, in front of owners.
• Radiographs (dental and full body) as needed.
• Administer vaccines, fluids, and injections.

Skills

Vet tech exp

Client comms

Teamwork

Compassion

Job description

Harmony Animal Hospital in Alexandria, VA is a Fear-Free certified practice focused on compassionate, individualized care. We treat pets and their families with respect, and we keep a steady, supportive pace in a clinic that's more family-like than a factory floor.

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant with 3+ years of experience in veterinary settings who can handle anesthesia, dentistry, and general surgery support.