Veterinary Assistant

Socket.dev; Haymarket (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Employee pet discount

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dominion Valley Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff dedicated to delivering high‑quality care and service. You will assist during examinations, treatments, and surgeries, prepare rooms, and help maintain clean, sterile environments.

Responsibilities include restraint of animals, basic lab work, administering meds under supervision, recording medical data, and communicating with pet owners about care plans.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Disinfection, medication administration, and diagnostic equipment knowledge.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during exams, treatments, and surgeries.
• Restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize equipment.
• Perform basic lab tests (blood, urine, stool samples).
• Administer medications and vaccines under supervision of a veterinarian.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about care plans and follow‑ups.
• Keep the clinic clean and stocked, ensuring safety and sanitation.

Skills

Experience with animals

Disinfection

Medication administration

Diagnostic equipment

Physical stamina

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant

Dominion Valley Animal Hospital 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 - $23 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:45 AM – 6:15 PM. The hospital is currently closed on Thursdays and Saturdays, though this may change in the future.

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 Dominion Valley Animal Hospital

Dominion Valley Animal Hospital you can count on superior care and excellent service. We aim to assemble an expert team of veterinary professionals to provide the best possible healthcare for our patients. We have state of the art veterinary facilities and a clean, comfortable, efficient, environment. In addition, we maintain AAHA-accreditation. Does this sound like the place for you?

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