caring hands animal hospital centrevilleFalls Church, VA
Veterinary Assistant Job at Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Centreville in Falls Church
$20 - $25 per hour
Apply (opens in a new tab)Veterinary Assistant Job at Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Centreville in Falls Church
Veterinary Assistant Job at Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Centreville in Falls Church
caring hands animal hospital centrevilleFalls Church, VA
yesterday
$20 - $25 per hour
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersVeterinary Technologists and TechniciansAnimal Caretakers
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Caring Hands Animal Hospital in Merrifield is hiring a full-time and part-time Veterinary 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 ExpectAs you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees
Paid time off for full-time employees
401(k) plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
Salary:
$20 - $25 per hour, based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule:
Full time and part time hours available. Monday through Friday, shifts starting as early as 7:00 AM and ending as late as 8:30 PM. Rotating Saturday shifts are also required every other weekend, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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:
At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
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 MerrifieldCaring 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.
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Level
Mid
Salary
$20 - $25 per hour
Location
Falls Church, VA
Occupation
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Industry
Veterinary Services
Posted
yesterday