Veterinary Assistant

Abqpetcarehospital; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Starbucks Fridays

Pet care discounts

NVA benefits package

Education toward LVT

Job summary

Catoctin Veterinary Clinic in Leesburg, VA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a growing, team‑oriented hospital. You’ll help with patient care, exams, diagnostics, and daily operations while delivering compassionate service to pets and clients.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate, a 4x10 schedule, limited weekend shifts, and opportunities for education to become an LVT after one year, plus a supportive, fun team culture.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Strong understanding of animal behavior and proper handling.
• Ability to restrain dogs and cats using low-stress techniques.
• Comfort with basic lab tasks and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Safely restraining dogs and cats using low-stress techniques.
• Assisting veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Maintaining clean exam rooms and equipment.
• Handling basic laboratory tasks and patient care duties.
• Providing compassionate client communication and support.

Skills

Restraint techniques

Animal behavior understanding

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

Catoctin Veterinary Clinic, a long-standing small animal practice serving Leesburg and Loudoun County since 1978, is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine, love working with animals, and want to be part of a supportive, dedicated, and fun hospital culture, we’d love to meet you!

Our clinic prides itself on teamwork, excellent patient care, and a culture where every person genuinely wants to be here. We’re excited to welcome the next great member of our team.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate: $18–$22/hour based on experience

Flexible scheduling: 4x10-hour shifts

Only 2 weekend shifts per month

Starbucks Fridays!

Scrub allowance & pet care discounts after 90 days

Full NVA benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO & more

Career growth

Education opportunities to become an LVT after 1 year

Access to high-quality training and mentorship from our skilled medical team

Fun team culture: brewery outings, Top Golf, holiday events

Community involvement: Loudoun Pet Expo, Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival, and client education seminars

What You’ll Do

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play a key role in patient care and daily hospital operations, helping our team provide exceptional service to pets and clients.

You will be responsible for:

Safely and confidently restraining dogs and cats using low-stress, fear-aware techniques

Supporting veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures

Understanding animal behavior and recognizing stress signals

Maintaining clean and organized exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment

Handling basic laboratory tasks and patient care duties

Providing compassionate client communication and support

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant

Strong understanding of restraint, animal behavior, and proper handling techniques

A positive attitude and strong teamwork skills

Ability to multitask in a busy small animal hospital

Compassion, professionalism, and a dedication to patient care

Someone who values learning, growth, and collaboration

Join a Team That Truly Cares

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a hospital with excellent culture, flexibility, growth opportunities, and meaningful work, Catoctin Veterinary Clinic is the place for you.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.