Veterinary Assistant

Mars Petcare; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Sick days

Pet discounts

Headspace access

Job summary

VCA University Veterinary Clinic in Fairfax, VA is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant. The role supports a full-service hospital, with emphasis on delivering high-quality care and patient comfort.

We offer growth opportunities, education support, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement options, and time off. Surgical experience is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Surgical experience is required.
• Prior veterinary assistant/technician experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care to pets and support the client experience.
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and home care.
• Assist with pharmacy and medication administration.
• Collect and process laboratory samples for testing.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging as needed.
• Prepare for and assist surgical procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures and recovery.
• Assist with dental care and procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection

Surgical preparation

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental care

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant!

VCA University Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our full service hospital in Fairfax, VA! We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Surgical experience is required for this position.

Why join the VCA University team?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent - by delivering an outstanding client experience - so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

The pay range for this position is $18-$22/hr.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com