Veterinary Assistant

Caring Hands Animal Hospital of Clarendon is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic Vet Assistant to join our team!

We are seeking career-oriented individuals who are committed to the profession, value compassionate care and teamwork, and will put forth the extra effort needed to achieve the high-quality service our clients expect.

Why Caring Hands Animal Hospital of Clarendon in Arlington, VA?

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity : We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

Veterinary Assistant Qualifications / Requirements

The primary role of all Caring Hands Animal Hospital employees is to ensure that our clients and patients experience top-notch customer service and excellent patient care.

Specific responsibilities of the Veterinary Assistants include :

• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM
• Be proficient in a variety of medical skills and techniques ranging from but not limited to : restraining, taking vitals, administering vaccines, sample collection, etc.
• Knowledgeable of the different departments in the hospital including laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar and terms
• Strong Client Communication and Education. Ability to review medical records, estimates and / or discharge instructions with clients
• To perform this job successfully it will be necessary to become proficient in the use of the practice management software
• Maintain a clean and orderly facility.

Qualified applicants will have the following traits & abilities :

• Previous relevant experience desirable
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Excellent communication skills, and teamwork abilities
• Strong computer skills

Benefits : We’re dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include :

• Competitive salary of $16.00- $23.00 per hour dependent on skills and experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan
• Continuing education allowance for licensed technicians
• Guardian voluntary benefits
30+ days ago