Part-Time Veterinary Assistant — Compassionate Care & Growth

careers-vettech; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Pet discounts

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Merrifield Animal Hospital is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join a compassionate, team-first environment. You’ll support veterinarians with exams and procedures, triage and monitor patients, and educate clients while maintaining accurate records.

The role offers 2–3 day workweeks with rotating Saturday shifts, no nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours, and a culture that emphasizes collaboration and growth. A rewarding opportunity for hands-on animal care.

Qualifications

• Hands-on patient care skills with professionalism and compassion.
• Strong teamwork and communication within a veterinary setting.
• Willingness to grow veterinary skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients, obtain histories, vitals, and assessments.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide nursing care and monitor patients (TPR, pain scores, wound care).
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, fluids, and samples.
• Obtain radiographs and maintain imaging standards.
• Run in-house labs (CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, fecals).
• Support surgical and dental procedures, monitor anesthesia.
• Educate clients and maintain clear medical records.
• Maintain infection-control and organize treatment areas.

Skills

Patient handling

Preventive care

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Documentation

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Cattitude

Job description

Merrifield Animal Hospital is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join a compassionate, team-first environment. You’ll support veterinarians with exams and procedures, triage and monitor patients, and educate clients while maintaining accurate records.

The role offers 2–3 day workweeks with rotating Saturday shifts, no nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours, and a culture that emphasizes collaboration and growth. A rewarding opportunity for hands-on animal care.