Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k)

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support

Pet discounts

Head Space wellness subscription

Paid parental leave

Job summary

VCA Herndon-Reston Animal Hospital in Herndon, VA is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant (full-time) who is passionate about patient care and client education, focusing on wellness care. You will collaborate with a team of professionals to support a positive, low-stress environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental & vision insurance, paid vacation, 401(k), tuition support, continuing education allowance, and generous pet discounts.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Technician with a passion for client care.
• Comfort with wellness-focused veterinary services and teamwork.
• Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and client education.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments and wellness visits.
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines as directed.
• Collect and process lab samples; perform basic in-house tests.
• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment and maintain records.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Diagnostic imaging

Dentistry

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

oin the VCA Herndon Reston Animal Hospital Team!

Location:500 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170

VCA Herndon-Reston Animal Hospital has been serving the community with compassionate veterinary care for over 30 years. We are proudly AAHA accredited and work in partnership with several local animal rescues and K9 law enforcement officers to keep the community safe and cared for.We are eager to welcome a Experienced Veterinary Assistant (full time) who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and client education including a focus on wellness care. This individualwill utilize their knowledge and cultivate new skills while collaborating with a team of like‑minded professionals.

Why join VCA Herndon-Reston?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. 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, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)
• 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
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

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.