Veterinary Assistant - Primary Care EVG Specialty Network · Washington, DC Full-time · On-site — 3 hours ago

Emploive; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, HAS/FSA

Generous PTO and CE allowance

Life insurance and 401k with company 0

Metro discounts

Access to advanced tools (MRI, CT, ICU

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC, is seeking a dedicated veterinary assistant to join our Primary Care team. You will support patient restraint, assist doctors and technicians, and grow your skills in a collaborative, diverse environment.

The role is full-time, with four 10-hour shifts and rotating Saturdays, at an AAHA- accredited facility. We offer excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision, HAS/FSA, generous PTO and CE

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Primary Care department with patient restraint and assist doctors and technicians.
• Be reliable and professional with clients and peers; contribute to a collaborative team.
• Learn and grow skills in a nurturing, ethical environment.

Skills

Vet assistant experience

Certification preference

Education

Veterinary assistant certification

Job description

Friendship Hospital for Animals, a leading AAHA- accredited hospital located in Washington D.C. is seeking an eager and capable veterinary assistant 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.

US Pay Range $22 — $23 USD