Veterinary Assistant

We are Oakton-Vienna Vet Hospital, we have 6 doctors and are well established in the NoVa community. We value excellent customer service and providing quality care to our patients and pet owners. Non corporate! Turnover rate lower than the industry average for this area!

We are looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our general practice in the next month! We are willing to provide on the job training to the right inexperienced candidate.

We would like prospective candidates to apply to this ad, and show up for an in person interview at our location on Monday 10/26 at 10a or Wednesday 10/28 from 3p-5p.

Starting Pay Rate: Negotiable based on experience and knowledge. Starts at $20, if no experience

Job Type: Full-time position

Shift Type: Evening 12p-8p M-F and rotating saturdays 8a-2p

Benefits:

• 401(k) with salary matching
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance partly paid by company
• Lunch twice per week
• Employee pet discount
• Weekly hospital meetings
• 21 days leave with PTO accrual
• Quarterly performance reviews
• Holidays off with pay
• Annual bonus, work party, and group outings
• Mentorship for school, if needed
• Special pricing on short term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, accident and hospitalization plans

Veterinary Assistant Job Responsibilities:

A veterinary assistant provides animal care by receiving instructions from Veterinarians and pet owners. Must care for all cats and dogs equally, no matter the breed.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assisting veterinarians during appointments with obtaining history and vitals, restraint, and medical charting
• Giving injections, administering subcutaneous fluids, taking x-rays, using various lab machines, and basic grooming
• Sample collection - Urine, blood, and stool
• Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing supplies and equipment
• Maintaining accurate medical records, including recorded dictation of appointments
• Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian, and explaining prescription directions to owners
• Assisting with check-in and checkout procedures, scheduling, and providing telephone support
• Suggesting dietary products, vaccines, and other services to clients once properly trained
• Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained
• Performs other duties as assigned to keep the hospital running smoothly

What We Are Looking For (Preferred, but not required)

• Experience: Minimum experience safely handling and restraining cats and dogs.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, handle large dogs pulling on leashes, and stand/walk/climb stairs for an 8-hour shift.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Adaptable to veterinary technology and computers.
• Calm under pressure and able to regulate emotions during high-stress situations.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on safety protocols.
• Able to multitask, shift focus quickly when urgent needs arise, and work well both independently and as part of a team.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person