Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Mentorship & Great Benefits

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Employee discounts

Tuition support

Job summary

VCA Old Town Animal Hospital in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our family-like hospital team. The role supports a 5-doctor GP practice with mentorship and growth opportunities, and offers a supportive environment focused on patient care and client service.

The position features competitive hourly wages ranging from $18.50 to $23, with full-time and part-time options, benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, and a commitment to ongoing education and

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care required.
• Client education and care experience.
• Pharmacy and medication administration familiarity.
• Lab sample collection and processing knowledge.
• Diagnostic imaging understanding.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Anesthesia monitoring awareness.
• Dentistry exposure and care.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care.
• Educate clients on treatments and home care.
• Assist in pharmacy and medication administration.
• Collect and process lab samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Assist with surgical preparation and intraoperative support.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures.
• Maintain and update medical records.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client education

Pharmacy administration

Lab sample collection

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical prep

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental care

Medical records

Job description

VCA Old Town Animal Hospital in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our family-like hospital team. The role supports a 5-doctor GP practice with mentorship and growth opportunities, and offers a supportive environment focused on patient care and client service.

The position features competitive hourly wages ranging from $18.50 to $23, with full-time and part-time options, benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, and a commitment to ongoing education and