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Veterinary AssistantCare for animals. Support your team. Make a difference every single shift.At Alexandria Animal Hospital of Fort Hunt, we know it takes a village to care for pets—and Veterinary Assistants are the glue that hold it all together. We're searching for a compassionate, motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our part-time crew and bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag.Why Choose Alexandria Animal Hospital of Fort Hunt?Because here, we lead with heart. As a full-service hospital, we offer wellness care, surgery and advanced diagnostics—all delivered by a team that loves what they do. We're proud of our medicine and even prouder of the relationships we've built with pets and their people in our community. If you're looking for a hospital that values team culture, career growth, and high-quality care, you've found your place.What You'll Be Doing:Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questionsPrepping patients for exams and surgeriesAdministering medications as directedAssisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areasMonitoring post-op patients and reporting any changesSafely restraining patients during exams and proceduresHelping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and carePartnering with Credentialed Technicians and DVMs to provide top-tier careYou Might Be a Great Fit If:You love animals (obviously) and have a calm, steady presenceYou're a great communicator and work well with clients and teammatesYou're organized, detail-oriented, and adaptableYou're cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital settingYou're eager to learn and grow in your roleYou value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you're neededThe Perks + Benefits:We believe you should feel as supported as you make our clients feel. We offer:Competitive pay, based on experienceMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)Generous CE allowance + paid CE timeUniform allowancePet care discounts for your personal petsPTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leaveA robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)Access to Encore Vet Group's library of training, CE, and career development resourcesA 401(k) with up to 5% company matchWant to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today!
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alexandria, VA, 22301, US
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