Veterinary Assistant

Abqpetcarehospital; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is seeking a veterinary assistant to support the clinical team across patient care, diagnostics, and daily hospital operations in Alexandria, VA. You will help with exams, surgeries, radiographs, and client communication while maintaining a clean, compliant environment.

The role involves lifting, restraining animals, and multi-department collaboration to ensure high-quality care. NVA emphasizes growth, comprehensive benefits, and a team-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Self-starter, able to multitask and work as part of a team.
• Enjoy working with animals, even when stressed or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Capable of lifting up to 40 lbs and restraining animals with assistance.
• Walks/stands for long periods; bends or squats as part of duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and post-surgery care.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Aid routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Sterilize surgical instruments/equipment and clean areas.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Feed/bathe animals and answer phones.
• Provide customer service and assist clients with their pets.

Skills

18+ age requirement

Self-starter

Multitasking

Team player

Enjoys working with animals

Experience preferred

Physical stamina

Works well in hospital team

Job description

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview:

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications:

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

• NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.
• The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.
• For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.