Veterinary Assistant - (DC Adams Morgan)

Medical Management International, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,347 - 32,387; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Paid parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

VCA Inc. seeks a Veterinary Assistant in Washington, D.C. This role involves supporting veterinarians and technicians, ensuring quality care for pets and educating clients about health needs.

The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing excellent service, maintaining hospital safety, and may assist in surgeries. The pay ranges from $18.40 to $23.51 per hour based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in veterinary care preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with veterinarians and clients.
• Knowledge of safe restraining techniques and standard protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and technicians in patient care.
• Educate clients about pet health and services offered.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of treatment areas.
• Assist in surgeries and monitor pets post-operatively.

Skills

Client education

Patient care

Monitoring hospitalized pets

Surgery assistance

Job description

The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets, advocating for pets, educating clients about pet health, and maintaining a safe and effective hospital environment.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Act as the extra eyes, ears, and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize their productivity.
• Communicate with veterinarian, veterinary technicians and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients.
• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes performing or preparing procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed in the state practice acts.
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services and other issues.
• Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts.
• Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
• Assist with surgery as applicable.
• Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.
• Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Pay range: $18.40 - $23.51 per hour. The specific rate is determined based on the candidate’s experience, skill level, and education, and may vary depending on location or applicable minimum wage laws.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Generous 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with company match.
• Best‑in‑Class Student Debt Relief Program (for full‑time DVMs).
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Top‑Tier mental health and wellbeing resources, including free coaching and counseling.
• Associate life insurance (company‑paid) and supplemental options.
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Paid parental leave for birth and adoption.
• Continuing education allowance for eligible positions.
• Backup child and elder care and family support resources.
• Fertility and family building support.
• Digital exercise therapy program.
• Voluntary protection benefits.
• Legal plan covering a range of legal needs.
• Identity protection services.
• Commuter benefits.
• Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for pets.
• Exclusive discounts on products and services.