Veterinary Assistant
- Location
- Falls Church, VA
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Caring Hands Animal Hospital in Merrifield is hiring a full-time and part-time Veterinary 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 Expect
As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees
- Paid time off for full-time employees
- 401(k) plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
Salary: $20 - $25 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: Full time and part time hours available. Monday through Friday, shifts starting as early as 7:00 AM and ending as late as 8:30 PM. Rotating Saturday shifts are also required every other weekend, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 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:
- At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
- 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 Merrifield 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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From Veterinary Practice Partners's careers page (Greenhouse), checked 29 Oct 2026.
How to apply
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- Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
- Veterinary Practice Partners will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.
Posted 20 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job