Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Springfield, VA, with compensation of $22.50–$29.70 per hour. The Regional Veterinary Referral Center provides emergency and critical care for pets and has specialty departments and diagnostic imaging capabilities. The hospital operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week; the listed schedule is three days per week, 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with preference for availability that includes Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday. The assistant supports veterinarians and technicians in emergency and specialty care by helping with patient handling, testing, treatments, equipment, and records. These tasks help the hospital deliver timely care to animals and support communication with their owners.

What you'll do

• Greet patients and owners, take weights and vital signs, and assist with triage
• perform exams, treatments, and medication administration as directed by licensed veterinary technicians
• assist with patient restraint and calming
• perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• operate and maintain hospital equipment
• fill prescriptions and document medications
• feed and monitor patients
• communicate with clients
• maintain cleanliness of the hospital, equipment, kennels, and facilities
• maintain accurate medical records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

springfield va

petvet care centers

regional veterinary referral center

emergency veterinary care

critical care

patient triage

radiographs

laboratory tests

7 am–7:30 pm

weekend availability

$22.50–$29.70/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• team member pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support and 24/7 EAP
• continuing education stipends
• career development resources
• and hardship relief fund.

Why this role

The posting states that the hospital is open 24/7 and 365 days a year. High school diploma or equivalent and strong basic technician skills are required; emergency-room experience and RECOVER or Fear Free certification are preferred.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.