Veterinary Assistant - Primary Care

Friendship Hospital for Animals • Washington, DC

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Friendship Hospital for Animals, a leading AAHA-accredited hospital located in Washington D.C., is seeking eager and capable veterinary assistants to join our Primary Care team. The ideal candidate will support the Primary Care department in multiple capacities, including but not limited to, patient restraint, assisting doctors and technicians with various tasks, and is overall excited to learn and grow their skillset. This person is reliable and professional with clients as well as peers, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a veterinary assistant preferred.
• Veterinary assistant certification preferred but not required.
• Embrace a nurturing, cooperative, and ethical environment.

Responsibilities

• Patient restraint
• Assisting doctors and technicians with various tasks

Benefits

• Excellent compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HAS/FSA
• Generous PTO and CE allowance
• Life insurance and 401k with a company match
• Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation
• Access to advanced tools (MRI, CT, ventilator, ICU, dialysis)
• A welcoming, inclusive culture that values learning, kindness, and teamwork
• Pet care discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees