Vet Assistant

Veterinary Assistant at Crossroads Animal Care Center Woodbridge, VA 22192 Full-Time | Rotating Saturdays (8a-2pm)

Pay:

$19-$24/hour (based on experience) Crossroads Animal Care Center is a full-service small animal hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and urgent care services to the pets of Northern Virginia. Our team is deeply committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate veterinary medicine while creating a supportive and engaging workplace where team members can grow and succeed. We are a hybrid General Practice/Urgent Care hospital dedicated to supporting our community through exceptional pet care, and we're looking for a Veterinary Assistant who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. What You'll Bring Veterinary Assistant experience in a clinical setting preferred Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced hybrid GP/Urgent Care environment Ability to work some evenings and rotating Saturday shifts (8 AM-2 PM) A positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow Strong teamwork skills and willingness to jump in where needed Confidence handling and restraining dogs and cats safely and compassionately Strong communication skills with both clients and team members Dependability, initiative, and a sense of humor are a huge plus A Day in This Role Assist with patient care, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures Support surgical and dental workflows including prep, cleanup, instrument handling, and anesthesia monitoring Help maintain smooth patient flow throughout the hospital Provide compassionate, high-quality client communication and education Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization throughout the facility Support doctors and technicians in delivering efficient, high-quality care Participate in ongoing mentorship, training, and skill development opportunities Perks and Benefits Clear advancement and growth opportunities Specialized training and mentorship programs CE reimbursement + free RACE-approved CE platform Scrub allowance Team socials and themed events that build real camaraderie Health, dental, vision, and 24/7 mental health support Generous PTO, paid parental leave, and holiday pay 401(k) with employer match Incentive programs recognizing teamwork and excellent patient care Personal pet care discounts If you're looking for a hospital where you can continue learning, feel supported, and make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to meet you. CVP does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-YW1