Part-Time Veterinary Assistant — Flexible 2–3 Day Week + Perks

Merrifield Animal Hospital; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Pet discounts

Paid time off

Six holidays

Lunch breaks

Continuing education

Job summary

Merrifield Animal Hospital is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join a compassionate, skilled team. The role emphasizes client communication, hands-on patient care, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, triaging patients, performing nursing duties, and supporting imaging and in-house diagnostics. A strong emphasis on ongoing growth and positive hospital culture is highlighted.

Qualifications

• Patient-focused Veterinary Assistant with compassionate approach.
• Ability to handle radiographs, phlebotomy, and in-house lab work.
• Clear, compassionate client communication.

Responsibilities

• Triages patients and takes histories, vitals, and assessments.
• Assists veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Provides nursing care, monitors patients (TPR, pain scoring, wound care).
• Prepares/administers meds, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Obtains radiographs and maintains imaging standards.
• Runs in-house lab tests (CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology).
• Supports surgical/dental procedures and anesthesia monitoring.
• Educates clients about care and discharge instructions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Technical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Radiographs

Phlebotomy

In-house lab

Job description

Merrifield Animal Hospital is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join a compassionate, skilled team. The role emphasizes client communication, hands-on patient care, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, triaging patients, performing nursing duties, and supporting imaging and in-house diagnostics. A strong emphasis on ongoing growth and positive hospital culture is highlighted.