Veterinary Assistant

Compassion Animal Hospital; Bealeton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance

Employer Paid Life and AD&D

Eligible for performance-based raises

Job summary

Compassion Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for a mixed animal practice in Bealeton, VA. This role supports veterinarians and technicians, ensuring quality care for pets.

The successful candidate will assist with various responsibilities, including cleaning exam rooms and providing education to pet owners. Full-time and part-time options available, with mentorship for those inexperienced in veterinary practices.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a pet care setting preferred.
• Ability to administer medication and perform routine laboratory tests.
• Basic mathematical skills to administer accurate drug dosages.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians.
• Maintain safety of pets and clients during visits.
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms and medical equipment.

Skills

Broad knowledge of animal science

Basic knowledge of pharmacology

Compassion and empathy

Strong attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate from NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Bealeton, VA Catlett, VA | Large and Small Animal | Full-time or Part-time

Catlett Animal Hospital is seeking a Large and Small Animal Veterinary Assistant to support our 3-Doctor practice. This position may be full-time or part-time, with full-time assistants typically working 35–40 hours per week. We are happy to provide training and mentorship for assistants without prior experience—if you’re interested in mixed animal medicine, we want to help you grow!

At Catlett Animal Hospital, we work with a wide variety of species including horses, cattle, pigs, small ruminants, camelids, chickens, dogs, and cats.

We are a mixed animal practice dedicated to high-quality patient care and excellent client service. Our doctors enjoy surgery and offer a wide range of procedures, along with alternative therapies such as acupuncture, PRP injections, and laser therapy. Our approach blends traditional medicine with a homeopathic flair. Our large animal team serves multiple counties including Fauquier, Prince William, Culpeper, and Stafford.

Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employer Paid Life and AD&D

Employer Paid STD and LTD

Eligible for performance-based raises

POSITION SUMMARY

The Veterinary Assistant supports and assists the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, ensuring the safety of pets and clients, and the continuity of quality veterinary care. They work to keep pets safe and comfortable during their visit.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Essential Functions)

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms, medical equipment, and surgery between each appointment
• Obtain initial patient information, medical histories, vaccination records, and the reason for the pet’s visit. Document patient information, and update records
• Calm, soothe, comfort, and restrain pets before, during, and after procedures
• Take note on examination results and updates records as directed by veterinarians
• Provide the owners education, resources and information on how best to care for pets in general, at the Veterinarian’s direction, for specific conditions, and after various procedures
• Monitor and track pet’s physical status and vital signs following surgery
• Monitor, record, and report the physical condition and vital signs of the hospitalized and boarded pets
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, runs, and boarding areas
• Feed, water, bathe, and exercise pets during their visit
• Respond to general questions from clients
• Perform and set up procedures that do not require Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician assistance
• Examine pets, performing basic health checks, looking for signs of disease, illness, or injury, and treat them under the direction of the Veterinarian
• May administer medication, perform routine laboratory tests, fill prescriptions, and educate client on use and side effects of medication under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician
• Provide professional, efficient, quality care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity
• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets
• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care
• Perform other duties as requested

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (Essential Qualifications)

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Professional Licenses/Certifications

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program preferred

Experience

• One year of experience in a pet care setting preferred

Skills, Ability and Knowledge

• Broad knowledge of animal science
• Basic knowledge of pharmacology
• Proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word and industry internet sites
• Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach
• Basic mathematical skills to ensure the administration of accurate drug and fluid doses
• Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills
• Compassion and empathy for both pets and pet owners
• Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring compassionate, and tactful manner
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including managing multiple priorities
• Handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Maintain a calm demeanor in a work environment that fluctuates from orderly to fast paced and stressful

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. The team member must frequently use a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision. This position requires walking, standing, and sitting for long periods of time. May be exposed to low to moderate noise levels as well as disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, pet dander, and excretions. May experience aggressive, frightened, abused or injured pets that bite and scratch. This position requires exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds frequently, and/or 10 pounds constantly in order to lift, carry, pull or move objects. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities