Veterinary Assistant: Hands-On Care, Growth & 401(k) Match

Vetcelerator; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Continuing education and training

Job summary

Colonial Animal Hospital in Springfield, VA is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our close-knit, privately owned practice. We offer a busy schedule with mornings dedicated to surgery and afternoons to appointments, fostering skill growth and meaningful client interactions.

We are not a corporate clinic and value a supportive team that respects every contribution. If you enjoy hands-on care, daily learning, and being part of a valued team, we’d love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Comfort with patient handling and restraint.
• Willingness to learn and grow clinically.
• Compassionate, dependable, team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during appointments and procedures.
• Support surgical cases by preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas.
• Restrain patients safely and compassionately.
• Perform basic patient care, treatments, and monitoring.
• Educate and support clients under the guidance of the medical team.
• Keep treatment, exam, and surgical areas organized and running efficiently.

Skills

Patient handling

Teamwork

Restraint

Willingness to learn

Job description

Colonial Animal Hospital in Springfield, VA is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our close-knit, privately owned practice. We offer a busy schedule with mornings dedicated to surgery and afternoons to appointments, fostering skill growth and meaningful client interactions.

We are not a corporate clinic and value a supportive team that respects every contribution. If you enjoy hands-on care, daily learning, and being part of a valued team, we’d love to meet you.