Animal Medical Centers - Veterinary Assistant

VetEvolve • Ashburn, VA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Veterinary Assistant plays a key role in supporting our veterinarians and medical team during exams, diagnostics, and treatments. This position focuses on delivering compassionate patient care while creating a positive, trusting experience for clients. Veterinary Assistants are essential to maintaining efficient workflow and high-quality medicine across both of our hospital locations. In this role, you’ll work closely with doctors, technicians, and client service representatives to ensure every patient receives individualized, gold-standard care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous Veterinary experience >1 year
• Comfortable learning and using veterinary software and basic computer programs
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Ability to stay organized and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and grow in a hands-on medical setting
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and assist with handling larger animals
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and kneeling throughout the day
• Ability to work safely around cleaning agents, medical equipment, and animal-related risks
• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with hospital standards
• This position requires flexibility to support both of our hospital locations in Ashburn and Brambleton, located approximately 10–15 minutes apart.
• Team members are scheduled across both locations as part of a collaborative, shared staffing model.
• Hospital Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday (Ashburn location only): 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Schedules may vary within these hours based on hospital needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, attentive care to patients and excellent service to clients
• Support veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures (as trained)
• Safely handle and restrain animals of varying sizes and temperaments
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines as directed
• Collect laboratory samples and perform basic in-house diagnostics, including: Cytology (ears, skin, urine) In-house lab equipment (IDEXX ProCyte and Catalyst)
• Accurately enter medical records, treatment plans, and charges using Avimark
• Educate clients on routine care, medications, and follow-up instructions
• Assist with client communication, including answering phones, routing questions, and completing follow-up calls
• Maintain clean, organized exam rooms and treatment areas
• Collaborate with team members across both hospital locations to support daily operations
• Handle sensitive or emotional situations with professionalism and empathy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees