
Veterinary Assistant
Required skills
- safe animal handling
- phlebotomy
- SQ injections
- medical records
- veterinary terminology
- patient care
- client engagement
- exam room management
- outpatient procedures
Nice to have
- veterinary assistant
- animal care
- kennel assistant
- patient histories
- patient weights
- vital signs
Role summary
Lansdowne Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team. The role involves creating exceptional experiences for clients and patients during exams and outpatient visits, focusing on exam room management, client engagement, and multitasking in a busy clinical environment. Responsibilities include supporting efficient workflow, maintaining medical records, reviewing treatment plans, and providing compassionate patient care. The position is full-time with flexible scheduling options and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Minimum qualifications include 1+ years of experience in a related role and proficiency in safe animal handling, veterinary terminology, phlebotomy, and medical record keeping.
Lansdowne Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and help create exceptional experiences for clients and patients during exams and outpatient visits.
We are seeking an outgoing, client-focused assistant who thrives in exam room management, client engagement, and multitasking in a busy clinical environment. In this position, you will play a critical role in supporting efficient hospital operations, creating positive client experiences, and ensuring patients receive compassionate, high-quality care. Success in this role starts with strong communication, confidence running exam rooms, and solid phlebotomy skills — everything else we're happy to build on together.
Responsibilities include:
Schedule and compensation:
Full-time Benefits Package*:
*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
Minimum qualifications and skill set:
Why choose Lansdowne Animal Hospital?
Located in historic Leesburg, VA, our small animal practice combines the warmth of a neighborhood clinic with the capabilities of a modern medical facility. With 2 doctors now and plans to continue to grow, we handle a mix of surgeries and wellness care — including spays, neuters, dentals, cystotomies, amputations, and more—while maintaining a strong emphasis on outpatient care and client relationships.
Our team values open communication, mutual support, and true work-life balance—offering a consistent schedule, no weekends, and time built in for lunch and catch-up. Plus, you’ll be part of a practice that gives back to the community, supporting organizations like the Loudoun Pet Pantry, Loudoun County Animal Shelter, Loudoun Community Cat Coalition, and Pets for Patriots.
If you’re looking for a role where your skills are valued and your well-being matters, we’d love to have you join our team.
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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
Pay Range$22—$25 USDWestern Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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