Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Growth & leadership opportunities

Referral bonuses

Full-time and Part-time positions

Job summary

VCA University Veterinary Clinic in Fairfax, VA seeks a full-time Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join our busy, full-service hospital. Surgical experience is required for this position, and you will help deliver high-quality care to patients while supporting clients.

We value growth, education, and a positive, collaborative culture, with opportunities for skill development and advancement within a large veterinary network. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Surgical experience is required for this position.
• The role supports delivery of high-quality care to patients and client education.

Responsibilities

• Surgical experience is required for this position.
• Assist in veterinary procedures, patient care, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Support client communication and education.
• Maintain medical records and medication administration.
• Assist with lab sample collection and processing.

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant or Technician

VCA University Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our full service hospital in Fairfax, VA! We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Surgical experience is required for this position.

Why join the VCA University team?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

The pay range for this position is $18-$22/hr.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.