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Veterinary Assistant

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Nova Animal Hospital

Ashburn, VA (In Person)

$41,600 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 day ago (Updated 3 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/4/2026

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Job Description

Veterinary Assistant 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 20630 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA 20147 $17
  • $23 an hour
  • Full-time Nova Animal Hospital 7 reviews $17
  • $23 an hour
  • Full-time Nova Animal Hospital in Ashburn, VA is looking for a Veterinary Assistant with 6 months minimum experience to care for animals and support veterinarians.
You'll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. You will be assisting the veterinarian in examinations and operations as well as running in house labs, filling medications, etc. Weekend availability is required. Salary commensurate with experience. Responsibilities Assist in surgeries Collect and process samples for labs Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations Soothe upset or frightened animals Administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet Help in cases of emergencies Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments or calling patients in the examination room by priority Keep accurate records and logs Reassure clients that their pets are being cared for and explain issues (e.g. lack of appointments, insurance matters) Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare Skills Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals Excellent communication skills Patient and caring personality Ability to follow instructions properly Comfortable being around animals Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs) Availability to occasionally work in emergencies Able to excel and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$17.00
  • $23.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Rotating weekends Ability to commute/relocate: Ashburn, VA 20147: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred) Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person