We are Oakton-Vienna Vet Hospital, we have 6 doctors and are well established in the NoVa community. We value excellent customer service and providing quality care to our patients and pet owners. Non corporate! Turnover rate lower than the industry average for this area!

We are looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our general practice in the next month! We are willing to provide on the job training to the right inexperienced candidate.

We would like prospective candidates to apply to this ad, and show up for an in person interview at our location on Monday 10/26 at 10a or Wednesday 10/28 from 3p-5p.

Starting Pay Rate: Negotiable based on experience and knowledge. Starts at $20, if no experience

Job Type: Full-time position

Shift Type: Evening 12p-8p M-F and rotating saturdays 8a-2p

Benefits:

401(k) with salary matching
Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance partly paid by company
Lunch twice per week
Employee pet discount
Weekly hospital meetings
21 days leave with PTO accrual
Quarterly performance reviews
Holidays off with pay
Annual bonus, work party, and group outings
Mentorship for school, if needed
Special pricing on short term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, accident and hospitalization plans

Veterinary Assistant Job Responsibilities:

A veterinary assistant provides animal care by receiving instructions from Veterinarians and pet owners. Must care for all cats and dogs equally, no matter the breed.

Core Responsibilities:

Assisting veterinarians during appointments with obtaining history and vitals, restraint, and medical charting
Giving injections, administering subcutaneous fluids, taking x-rays, using various lab machines, and basic grooming
Sample collection - Urine, blood, and stool
Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing supplies and equipment
Maintaining accurate medical records, including recorded dictation of appointments
Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian, and explaining prescription directions to owners
Assisting with check-in and checkout procedures, scheduling, and providing telephone support
Suggesting dietary products, vaccines, and other services to clients once properly trained
Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained
Performs other duties as assigned to keep the hospital running smoothly

What We Are Looking For (Preferred, but not required)

Experience: Minimum experience safely handling and restraining cats and dogs.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, handle large dogs pulling on leashes, and stand/walk/climb stairs for an 8-hour shift.

Soft Skills & Attributes

Adaptable to veterinary technology and computers.
Calm under pressure and able to regulate emotions during high-stress situations.
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on safety protocols.
Able to multitask, shift focus quickly when urgent needs arise, and work well both independently and as part of a team.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Oakton-Vienna Veterinary Hospital

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