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Veterinary Assistant

Alexandria, VAOnsiteFull Time$20–$24 /hrPosted 5 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Veterinary Assistant
  • animal care
  • customer service
  • examinations
  • treatments
  • surgeries
  • handle animals
  • restrain animals
  • cleaning
  • sterilizing equipment

Nice to have

  • AAHA-accredited
  • computerized patient records
  • digital radiography
  • in-house laboratory

Role summary

Caring Hands Alexandria is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in providing high-quality animal care. Responsibilities include animal handling, assisting with treatments and surgeries, performing basic lab tests, administering medications, maintaining medical records, and communicating with pet owners. The role requires previous experience in a veterinary setting, technical knowledge in areas like disinfection and medication administration, and the physical ability to handle animals. The clinic is AAHA-accredited and offers comprehensive benefits.

Veterinary Assistant

Caring Hand Alexandria 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 ExpectAs 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-$24/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 Alexandria 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.

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