Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
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Job Description
Veterinary Assistant
Caring Hands Ashburn is hiring a fulltime 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 Expect
As 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 deservemedical dental vision retirementplus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family too.
- Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.
Salary:$18$23/hr based on experience and skillset.
Schedule: Will work fulltime hours MondaySaturday.
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 followup 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 knowhow in areas such as disinfection administering medication and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About Caring Hands Ashburn
Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large wellequipped AAHAaccredited facilities. We offer convenient hours six days a week and have an opendoor policy to provide excellent service to our clients. Our fullservice hospitals offer state of the art care for our patients including computerized patient records digital radiography and inhouse laboratory.
Employment Type
Hourly
