Veterinary Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners; Woodbridge (VA); Presencial; USD 29 000 - 37 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k options

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

Staples Mills Animal Hospital in Woodbridge, VA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This full-time role focuses on patient care, compassionate handling, and building strong connections with clients and their pets.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage between $21 and $27, a bonus package for 3+ years of experience, health insurance, 401k, and paid time off, with Monday–Friday shifts and no weekends.

Qualificações

• 3+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant or related role preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in patient handling, radiology, and surgery setup.
• Experience with phlebotomy and injections, lab sample collection, and inpatient care.

Conhecimentos

Patient handling

Restraint

Radiology

Surgery setup

Phlebotomy

SQ injections

Laboratory sample collection

Inpatient care

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Staples Mills Animal Hospital is seeking an experiencedVeterinary Assistant to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for outgoing assistants with a strong background in patient care and handling, who thrive on building meaningful connections with clients and their pets.

Full-time benefits and compensation**

• Compensation: $21 - 27 per hour, for each hour worked*
• Bonus package: $500 for those with 3+ years of consecutive, current experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

Schedule

This is a full-time position, with a 5 x 8 schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday only - NO WEEKENDS!

Minimum qualifications and skill set

• 3+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role preferred
• Proficiency in the following skills (required):
  • Gentle patient handling & restraint
  • Radiology
  • Surgery setup & assisting
  • Phlebotomy & SQ Injections
  • Laboratory sample collection
  • Inpatient care

Why Join The Team?

Staples Mill Animal Hospital is a well-established, small animal practice in Woodbridge, VA, known for its collaborative culture, strong doctor teamwork, and genuinely positive work environment. Our 6-doctor team practices high-quality medicine supported by experienced LVTs who are empowered to work at the top of their license.

With low turnover, supportive leadership, and a team that values flexibility, learning, and Fear Free principles, Staples Mill is a place where clinicians can grow while maintaining work-life balance. Located just outside Washington, D.C., Woodbridge provides the convenience of a major metro area with the comfort of a suburban community—making it an ideal place to build both a career and a life.

Pay Range

$21 - $27 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.