Veterinary Assistant Veterinary Practice Partners - 3.6 Arlington, VA Job Details Full-time $20 - $25 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Patient room cleaning Surgery assistance Companion animal handling Pet care sanitation protocols Veterinary medication administration Veterinary equipment cleaning Veterinary preventive care Customer service Animal enclosure cleaning Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Veterinary client education Animal blood collection Animal drug administration Preparing medical treatment area Pet vaccination Animal feeding Veterinary diagnostic tools Medical laboratory equipment Patient care Health record tracking Animal patient charting Communication with pet owners Medical equipment cleaning Veterinary laboratory work Stocking Managing patient records Veterinary surgical sterility maintenance Pet exercise Pet medication administration Vaccination administration Full Job Description Veterinary Assistant Caring Hand 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 paid holidays and PTO.

Salary:

$20-$25/hr based on experience and skillset.

Schedule:

Will work full-time hours Monday-Friday 7:30 AM- 8PM, Rotating Saturdays 8:00 AM- 4:00

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:

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. #VETASST