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Mclean Animal Hospital

Veterinary Assistant

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What they do

A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.

$36,372 / year median in Virginia

+27% projected growth

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Job Description

We're Hiring! Full-Time Veterinary Assistants•
Evening Shifts Location:
McLean Animal Hospital, McLean, VA Pay:
$15
  • $17/hour (Negotiable based on experience)
Job Type:
Full-Time (Part-Time Considered) Do you love animals and thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment? Looking for hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art animal hospital with room to grow? McLean Animal Hospital is calling YOU to join our outstanding team as a Veterinary Assistant ! We're an AAHA-certified , full-service dog and cat practice with 9 veterinarians on staff. If you want a career where you make a difference in the lives of pets and their people every day— this is the place .
Shifts Available:
Evening:
Mon-Fri, 12:30 PM
  • 8:30
PM Every Other Weekend Required:
Saturday:
6:30 AM
  • 2:30 PM or 9:00 AM
  • 5:00
PM Sunday:
7:00 AM
  • 1:00 PM Once monthly: return Sunday 5:00 PM
  • 6:00 PM Set day off during the week when working a weekend
What You'll Be Doing:
Assisting veterinarians with appointments and treatments Monitoring and caring for ICU and surgical patients Providing nursing care to boarding pets Running routine tech appointments Maintaining treatment areas and equipment Jumping in wherever needed—because that's what teammates do!
Growth Opportunity:
On-the-job training, mentorship, and the chance to advance into Licensed Veterinary Technician roles for motivated team members.
Who We're Looking For:
✔ Reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented ✔ Excellent communicator and team player ✔ Comfortable with dogs & cats ✔ Cool under pressure in a busy hospital ✔ 1+ year of vet assistant experience ✔ Must live within 30 miles of
McLean, VA Perks & Benefits:
Uniform allowance
  • Day One Health/Dental Insurance
  • after 60 days Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • after 1 year of full-time employment 401(k) plan
  • after 1 year of full-time employment and over the age of 21 Employee pet discounts
  • after 30 days of employment Work with a fun, friendly, and skilled veterinary team!
Ready to jump-start your vet med career or take it to the next level? Check us out at www.

McleanAH.com and apply today to become part of our growing team!
Pay:
$15.00
  • $17.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Animal Care:
1 year (Preferred)
Veterinary Assistant:
1 year (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
McLean, VA 22101 (Required)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance