Veterinary Assistant

Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital, PA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Pet care discounts

PTO and holidays

401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CityPaws Animal Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support exams, lab work, and daily patient care. You’ll help create a calm environment for nervous patients and collaborate with a close-knit team in a busy, multi-species practice.

Full-time day shifts, rotating weekends, with a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, CE allowance, and 401(k) match. Salary ranges from $20 to $26 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary setting.
• Comfortable assisting with exams, procedures, and daily patient care.
• Strong communication skills with clients and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Calm, confident handling that keeps nervous patients and their people at ease.
• Accurate diagnostics and lab work to support veterinary decisions.
• Ensure a smooth flow of appointments to keep the hospital running efficiently.

Skills

Exams & procedures

Client communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Assistant | Washington, DC

You're prepping an exam room for a nervous rescue dog's first vet visit, drawing blood between appointments, and by early afternoon you're gently restraining a client's pet rabbit for a quick exam, because at CityPaws, patients come in every size and species. That's a normal day as a Veterinary Assistant at CityPaws Animal Hospital's 14th Street location.

About the Practice

CityPaws Animal Hospital's 14th Street location has served the U Street and Logan Circle neighborhoods of Washington, DC since 2006. Beyond cats and dogs, the team regularly cares for ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, and gerbils, offering wellness care, dental services, diagnostics, and surgery for a genuinely wide range of patients. The hospital's mission centers on high-quality veterinary care delivered in a compassionate, welcoming environment.

What You'll Help Make Possible

• Calm, confident handling that keeps nervous patients (and their people) at ease
• Accurate diagnostics and lab work that support the veterinary team's decisions
• A smooth flow of appointments so the hospital runs efficiently even on busy days
• A wider range of species get the specialized, attentive care they need

What We're Looking For

Required

• 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary setting
• Comfortable assisting with exams, procedures, and daily patient care
• Strong communication skills with clients and teammates

Preferred

• Experience or interest in handling exotic species
• Comfortable staying calm and steady during busy stretches

Schedule

• Full-time, Day shift
• 8-hour shifts
• Rotating weekends
• No holiday shifts required

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $20 to $26 per hour, based on experience and skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Free virtual mental health services for your household (ages 13+)
• Generous CE allowance plus paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group's library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match

If you're looking to grow your skills caring for a truly wide range of patients, alongside a team that's been part of this DC neighborhood for nearly two decades, we'd love to hear from you.

Check us out: www.citypaws-14th.com

CityPaws Animal Hospital's 14th Street is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com

Encore Vet Group is acommunity of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care.We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients. Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.

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Pay Range USD $20.00 - USD $26.00 /Hr.