Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Full-Time

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Centreville; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Pet discount

Job summary

Caring Hand Arlington is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to ensure top-notch animal care. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off, with work Monday–Friday and rotating Saturdays.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, treatments, and surgeries, restraining animals safely, preparing rooms, performing basic lab tests, administering meds, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Familiarity with disinfection, medication administration, and basic diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Perform basic laboratory tests and collect samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under supervision.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about care and follow-up visits.

Skills

Vet experience

Animal handling

Equipment usage

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Caring Hand Arlington is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to ensure top-notch animal care. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off, with work Monday–Friday and rotating Saturdays.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, treatments, and surgeries, restraining animals safely, preparing rooms, performing basic lab tests, administering meds, and maintaining records.