Veterinary Assistant - Primary Care

family health association of iran (fhai); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Generous PTO and CE allowance

Life insurance and 401k with a company match

Metro discounts

Access to advanced tools

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Friendship Hospital for Animals, located in Washington D.C., is searching for enthusiastic veterinary assistants to join their Primary Care team. This full-time role involves patient restraint, assisting doctors, and is suited for individuals eager to learn in a collaborative environment.

With a commitment to excellent patient care and teamwork, the hospital offers a supportive culture with numerous benefits including medical insurance, generous PTO, and pet care discounts.

The ideal candidates will possess previous veterinary experience and a nurturing attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a veterinary assistant preferred.
• Veterinary assistant certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Primary Care department in patient restraint and assisting doctors.
• Work collaboratively with clients and peers.

Skills

Veterinary assistance

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary assistant certification

Job description

Friendship Hospital for Animals, a leading AAHA accredited hospital located in Washington D.C. is seeking eager and capable veterinary assistants to join our Primary Care team. If you’re dedicated to excellent patient care and enjoy being part of a collaborative, diverse team – we’d love to meet you!

About the role

The ideal candidate will support the Primary Care department in multiple capacities, including but not limited to, patient restraint, assisting with doctors and technicians with various tasks, and is overall excited to learn and grow their skillset. This person is reliable and professional with clients as well as peers, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

Schedule

Four 10-hour shifts with a rotating Saturday. This is a full time position.

What's in it for you?

• Excellent compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HAS/FSA
• Generous PTO and CE allowance
• Life insurance and 401k with a company match
• Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation
• Access to advanced tools (MRI, CT, ventilator, ICU, dialysis)
• A welcoming, inclusive culture that values learning, kindness, and teamwork
• Pet care discounts and so much more!

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a veterinary assistant preferred.
• Veterinary assistant certification preferred but not required.

We're exclusively seeking veterinary professionals who embrace a nurturing, cooperative, and ethical environment, where genuine individuals come together to share knowledge, uplift one another, grow, and do their best work – while having fun along the way.

Friendship Hospital for Animals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to join the team?

Apply now or learn more at friendshiphospital.com

US Pay Range

US Pay Range: $22 — $23 USD