Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

We are a caring, compassionate team of professionals in the town of Herndon and focus on creating an environment of trust and respect for our clients and their pets.

Our clinic is AAHA accredited and all team members are “Fear Free” certified. The services we provide include surgical and dental procedures, in house labs, Cold Laser, digital x-rays, exam and vaccine services and so much more.

We are looking for a self-motivated person with a positive attitude interested in learning all aspects of caring for our patients and their humans. Previous vet experience is great but we are willing to train the right person!

In this position, you will learn: proper restraint, how to assist the doctors in appointments, surgical before and after care, venipuncture, positioning for radiographs, Cold Laser treatment protocols, how to run in house lab services and reference lab preparation, our clinic software, client communication, and anything else you'd like!

You should physically be able to lift 40 lbs, perform services kneeling or on the floor, as well as be on your feet for extended periods of time. Computer knowledge and good grammar, spelling and typing are required.

Shifts are Monday-Friday with no Saturdays or Sundays.
The clinic is open 8:00am to 6:00pm or 7:00pm depending on the day.
Salary is negotiable and based on experience.

We would love to get an opportunity to meet you, so please reach out if you're interested in learning more!

Hiring Manager: Claudia May

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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HERNDON, Virginia, United States

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