Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Herndon Animal Medical Center — Herndon, VA Full-time | $19–$24/hour based on experience | No nights or weekends

At Herndon Animal Medical Center, we believe great care starts with really knowing the pets and people we serve. Every pet is someone's family, not just a name on the schedule. Good medicine here depends on the whole team: our doctors, technicians, assistants, and client service crew work together, and we've built a culture around communication, respect, and speaking up for the patient in front of you.

What You'll Be Doing

This isn't a "stand around and hold the leash" job. You'll be in the thick of it:

• Working right alongside our doctors and LVTs during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Handling and restraining dogs and cats with a calm, confident touch (the wiggly ones and the growly ones both need you to be the steady hand).
• Drawing blood, running in-house labs, and prepping samples for reference labs (or learning fast if you don't know how yet).
• Giving vaccines, meds, and treatments under vet supervision.
• Helping with surgical prep, keeping an eye on patients under anesthesia, and easing them through recovery.
• Taking radiographs and helping with other diagnostics.
• Talking to clients — real conversations about their pet's care, what to do at home, and what happens next. You're often the friendly, informed voice they remember.
• Keeping medical records accurate and charges entered (not the fun part, but it keeps the whole place running).
• Making sure exam rooms and treatment areas are clean, stocked, and ready to go — no scrambling mid-appointment.
• Helping out with kennel and general facility upkeep, because everyone pitches in here.

Who We're Looking For

• Veterinary experience is a plus, but if you're new and eager to learn, we want to talk to you — and we'd love to help you build a real career here.
• You're not squeamish about venipuncture, lab work, or the occasional less-glamorous clinical task.
• You can safely lift, handle, and restrain dogs and cats with compassion — even the ones having a rough day.
• You communicate clearly, whether it's with a nervous client, a busy doctor, or a teammate mid-shift.
• You stay organized and level-headed when things get hectic (and in a vet hospital, they will).
• You show up on time and own your work.
• You're comfortable with computers and practice management software (or ready to learn a new system).

What You Get in Return

• No nights or weekends. Your evenings and Saturdays are yours.
• $19–$24/hour based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee pet care discounts (yes, for your own pets).
• Real training, CE support, and professional development — not just a binder you skim once.
• A team that's got your back, focused on the patients and on each other.

Location: In person — Herndon, VA