Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

Ballston Animal Hospital; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Employee assistance

Employee referral

Job summary

Ballston Animal Hospital in Arlington, VA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily patient care and procedures. You will monitor hospitalized pets, assist with exams, and help prepare medications and samples.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and compassion, with weekend availability and basic computer skills. The team emphasizes a friendly, professional environment and ongoing growth opportunities in pet health care.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Ballston Animal Hospital in Arlington, VA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily patient care and procedures. You will monitor hospitalized pets, assist with exams, and help prepare medications and samples.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and compassion, with weekend availability and basic computer skills. The team emphasizes a friendly, professional environment and ongoing growth opportunities in pet health care.