Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring team dedicated to providing top-notch veterinary care at a well-equipped facility. As a full-time Vet Assistant, you'll work closely with experienced veterinarians and skilled technicians to ensure every animal receives the best care possible. Your responsibilities will include assisting with examinations, administering medications, and maintaining a clean clinic environment. This role offers a supportive atmosphere where your passion for animal welfare can shine. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, along with a pet discount to care for your furry family members. If you're enthusiastic and reliable, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Pet Discount

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting is essential.
• Technical know-how in administering medication and using diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.

Skills

Animal Care

Communication Skills

Technical Skills

Education

Experience in Veterinary Setting

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Caring Hands Alexandria is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect
As you join our mission to create a better world for animals and the people who love them, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.

Salary:$18-$25/hr based on experience and skillset.

Schedule: Will work full-time hours Monday-Saturday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Caring Hands Alexandria
Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities. We offer convenient hours six days a week and have an open-door policy to provide excellent service to our clients. Our full-service hospitals offer state of the art care for our patients including computerized patient records, digital radiography, and in-house laboratory.