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

Created: 2025-01-07