Who We Are LifeCare Pet Hospital is an independently owned small-animal veterinary hospital in Chantilly, Virginia. We believe great veterinary medicine starts with a great team. Our hospital combines general practice and preventive care with advanced dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, orthopedic procedures, diagnostic imaging, and other cases that are often referred to larger specialty hospitals. Because we are independently owned, our team is able to focus on what matters most: taking excellent care of our patients, supporting one another, continuously improving our skills, and building lasting relationships with our clients. We are growing and looking for a Veterinary Assistant who wants more than just a job — someone who wants to become genuinely good at veterinary medicine and grow with our hospital. Who We're Looking For You may already have several years of veterinary experience, or you may be earlier in your career and eager to learn. Experience is valuable, but attitude, reliability, curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn are equally important to us. The right person for

LifeCare:

Genuinely enjoys working with animals and their owners Takes pride in doing things correctly Is dependable and arrives ready to contribute Works well in a busy, team-oriented environment Notices what needs to be done rather than always waiting to be asked Communicates professionally with clients and coworkers Is comfortable receiving feedback and learning new skills Wants to become more capable over time What You'll Do As a LifeCare Veterinary Assistant, you will work closely with our veterinarians and veterinary team throughout the hospital. Depending on your experience and training, responsibilities may include: Assisting veterinarians during outpatient appointments Obtaining patient histories and preparing exam rooms Safely restraining dogs and cats for examinations and procedures Collecting and preparing blood, urine, fecal, cytology, and other diagnostic samples Running in-house laboratory testing Preparing medications and prescriptions under veterinary supervision Taking digital radiographs Assisting with dental procedures and dental radiographs Preparing patients for anesthesia and surgery Setting up and maintaining the surgical suite Monitoring patients during anesthesia under appropriate supervision Recovering and caring for postoperative patients Caring for hospitalized patients Placing IV catheters and assisting with fluid therapy when trained and permitted Maintaining accurate medical records Cleaning, disinfecting, stocking, and preparing treatment and patient-care areas Communicating clearly and compassionately with pet owners Helping maintain an efficient flow throughout the hospital More Than Routine General Practice LifeCare provides an opportunity to gain exposure to cases and procedures that many veterinary assistants don't routinely see.

Our team works with:

Advanced Dentistry Full-mouth dental radiographs, surgical extractions and comprehensive dental procedures. Soft-Tissue Surgery Including abdominal procedures, mass removals, bladder surgery, gastrointestinal surgery and other advanced procedures. Orthopedic Surgery Including TPLO procedures, fracture repairs, FHO and other orthopedic cases. Anesthesia & Patient Monitoring Modern anesthesia monitoring, ventilatory support and structured perioperative patient care. Diagnostic Imaging Digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound and developing echocardiography services. You are not expected to know all of this when you start. We are looking for someone who wants to learn it. What We Expect From Our Team Excellent patient care is our first priority. We also expect our team members to: Treat patients with kindness and respect Treat clients professionally, even during stressful situations Support coworkers rather than saying, "That's not my job" Maintain a clean and organized hospital Follow established medical and safety protocols Communicate when something doesn't look right Accept responsibility for mistakes and learn from them Protect patient safety above convenience Be willing to help wherever the hospital needs them We don't expect perfection. We do expect effort, accountability and improvement.

Qualifications Preferred:

Previous veterinary assistant or veterinary technician experience Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, radiography, anesthesia or dentistry Familiarity with veterinary practice-management software Also encouraged to apply: Motivated candidates with less veterinary experience who demonstrate strong work ethic, reliability and a genuine desire to build veterinary technical skills. Physical Requirements Veterinary medicine is physically demanding. Candidates should be able to safely perform the essential duties of the position, including standing for extended periods, bending, kneeling and assisting with lifting or positioning animals and equipment, with reasonable accommodations where applicable. Why LifeCare? There are many places where you can work in veterinary medicine. At LifeCare, we want to create a place where good people can become exceptionally capable veterinary professionals. You'll have the opportunity to: Work directly with experienced veterinarians Develop real technical skills Participate in interesting medical, dental and surgical cases Learn advanced patient-care and anesthesia techniques Take on greater responsibility as your abilities grow Work in an independently owned hospital where your contribution is noticed Become part of a growing practice rather than simply filling a position If you are looking for a hospital where you can learn, contribute, take ownership of your work and become an important part of the team, we'd like to meet you. Apply to join LifeCare Pet Hospital in Chantilly, Virginia. LifeCare Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and the needs of the hospital without unlawful discrimination.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off

Experience:

Small Animal Hospital :

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Chantilly, VA 20152 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Chantilly, VA 20152: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person