Veterinary Assistant

Longwood University; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Employee pet care discounts

CE support

Job summary

Herndon Animal Medical Center in Herndon, VA is hiring for a full-time veterinary support role. You will work closely with doctors and licensed vet technicians during exams, procedures, and patient care, handling and restraining dogs and cats with care, drawing blood, running in-house labs, and preparing samples for reference labs under supervision.

The position offers evenings free and no weekend shifts, with pay rates of $19–$24 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Veterinary experience preferred; eager learners welcome.
• Able to lift, restrain, and handle dogs and cats compassionately.
• Strong communication with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and LVTs during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Support drawing blood, in-house labs, and sample prep for reference labs.
• Administer vaccines, meds, and treatments under vet supervision.
• Assist with surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery.
• Take radiographs and assist with diagnostics.
• Maintain accurate records and billing in the practice system.
• Keep exam and treatment rooms clean, stocked, and organized.
• Help with kennel and facility upkeep.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Client communication

Lifting and restraining animals

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Herndon Animal Medical Center — Herndon, VA

Full-time | $19–$23/hour based on experience | No nights or weekends

About Herndon Animal Medical Center

At Herndon Animal Medical Center, we believe great care starts with really knowing the pets and people we serve. Every pet is someone's family, not just a name on the schedule. Good medicine here depends on the whole team: our doctors, technicians, assistants, and client service crew work together, and we've built a culture around communication, respect, and speaking up for the patient in front of you.

What You'll Be Doing

This isn't a "stand around and hold the leash" job. You'll be in the thick of it:

• Working right alongside our doctors and LVTs during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Handling and restraining dogs and cats with a calm, confident touch (the wiggly ones and the growly ones both need you to be the steady hand).
• Drawing blood, running in-house labs, and prepping samples for reference labs (or learning fast if you don't know how yet).
• Giving vaccines, meds, and treatments under vet supervision.
• Helping with surgical prep, keeping an eye on patients under anesthesia, and easing them through recovery.
• Taking radiographs and helping with other diagnostics.
• Talking to clients — real conversations about their pet's care, what to do at home, and what happens next. You're often the friendly, informed voice they remember.
• Keeping medical records accurate and charges entered (not the fun part, but it keeps the whole place running).
• Making sure exam rooms and treatment areas are clean, stocked, and ready to go — no scrambling mid-appointment.
• Helping out with kennel and general facility upkeep, because everyone pitches in here.

Who We're Looking For

• Veterinary experience is a plus, but if you're new and eager to learn, we want to talk to you — and we'd love to help you build a real career here.
• You're not squeamish about venipuncture, lab work, or the occasional less-glamorous clinical task.
• You can safely lift, handle, and restrain dogs and cats with compassion — even the ones having a rough day.
• You communicate clearly, whether it's with a nervous client, a busy doctor, or a teammate mid-shift.
• You stay organized and level-headed when things get hectic (and in a vet hospital, they will).
• You show up on time and own your work.
• You're comfortable with computers and practice management software (or ready to learn a new system).

What You Get in Return

• No nights or weekends. Your evenings and Saturdays are yours.
• $19–$24/hour based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee pet care discounts (yes, for your own pets).
• Real training, CE support, and professional development — not just a binder you skim once.
• A team that's got your back, focused on the patients and on each other.