Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring team dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care! As a full-time Vet Assistant, you'll work closely with experienced veterinarians and support staff to ensure the health and well-being of animals. Your role will involve assisting in examinations, surgeries, and maintaining a clean, safe environment for pets. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and paid time off. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of animals and their owners in a well-equipped, accredited facility.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Pet Discount

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical skills in disinfection and administering medication.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with pet owners.

Skills

Animal Handling

Communication Skills

Technical Skills in Veterinary Care

Education

Experience in Veterinary Setting

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

Caring Hands Clarendon 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-$20/hr based on experience and skillset.

Schedule: Will work full-time hours Monday-Friday and every other 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 Clarendon
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.

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