Reproductive Veterinary Assistant — Hands-on Care & Benefits

North Oatlands Animal Hospital; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Employee pet discount

Paid time off

Job summary

North Oatlands Animal Hospital in Leesburg, VA is seeking a full-time Reproductive Vet Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians and staff in delivering compassionate, high-quality care during examinations, surgeries and breeding procedures.

You will assist with semen collection, pregnancy testing, whelping support, sterile preparation, records management and client communication, while enjoying benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement and an employee pet discount.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting; reproductive or breeding experience strongly preferred.
• Technical know-how in disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Understanding of canine estrous cycles, breeding timing, gestation, and neonatal care.
• Willingness to work an on-call, weekend, or after-hours schedule — breedings and whelpings don't follow business hours.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately, and to safely work with cryogenic materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries, including C-sections, TCI/surgical inseminations, and ovariohysterectomies.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately, including intact males and females, pregnant/whelping bitches, and dams with litters.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Assist with semen collection, evaluation, and processing — motility and morphology counts, extending, chilling, and packaging for shipment.
• Prepare and ship chilled or frozen semen, including documentation, permits, and courier coordination.
• Handle and maintain liquid nitrogen tanks and frozen semen inventory, including tank levels, canister logs, and storage records.
• Assist with progesterone and LH testing, sample processing, and timely reporting of results for breeding timing.
• Set up and assist with reproductive ultrasound, pregnancy confirmation, fetal countdown/whelp-date monitoring, and radiographic puppy counts.
• Assist with whelping supervision, neonatal resuscitation and care — warming, tube/bottle feeding, weight tracking, and monitoring of at-risk newborns.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, stool, and vaginal cytology samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records, including breeding, heat cycle, semen inventory, and litter/registration records.
• Communicate with pet owners and breeders about their animals' care, breeding timelines, treatment plans, and follow-up visits.
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Reproductive/breeding experience

Animal handling

Medical records

Client communication

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Cryogenic handling

Job description

North Oatlands Animal Hospital in Leesburg, VA is seeking a full-time Reproductive Vet Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians and staff in delivering compassionate, high-quality care during examinations, surgeries and breeding procedures.

You will assist with semen collection, pregnancy testing, whelping support, sterile preparation, records management and client communication, while enjoying benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement and an employee pet discount.