Veterinary Assistant

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Clarendon • Full-time • Arlington, Virginia, United States • USD $18 - USD $25 / hour • 5d ago

Veterinary Assistant

Caring Hands Clarendon is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect
As you join our mission to create a better world for animals and the people who love them, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
Paid time off. Catch your breath with PTO.

Salary: $18-$25/hr based on experience and skillset.

Schedule: Will work full-time hours Monday- Friday, must be able to close two nights per week 12:30 PM- 8:30 PM, Alternating Saturdays

Key Responsibilities:

Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
Maintain accurate medical records
Communicate with pet owners about their pets' care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications:

Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Caring Hands Clarendon
Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities. We offer convenient hours six days a week and have an open-door policy to provide excellent service to our clients. Our full-service hospitals offer state of the art care for our patients including computerized patient records, digital radiography, and in-house laboratory.