Overview:

Clarendon Animal Care - North Arlington is adding a 

 Veterinary Assistant to be an important member of our growing Support Department. 



Location:

Clarendon Animal Care North: 3000 N 10th St, Suite B, Arlington, VA 22201 

Clarendon Animal Care South: 948 S George Mason Drive, #101 Arlington, Virginia 22204

 Compensation: 

$16 - $22

Clinic Hours: 

Monday 7:30am - 7:30pm

Tuesday 7:30am - 7:30pm

Wednesday 7:30am - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 7:30pm

Thursday 7:30am - 7:30pm

Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Saturday 7:30am - 12:30pm

Sunday Closed

Do you envision enjoying a growing veterinary team? 

We are a growing 14-doctor, 8-Licensed Veterinary Technician, AAHA-accredited animal hospital looking for an additional Licensed Veterinary Technician -- that's right: you'd have a whole TEAM of other awesome veterinary professionals to support you and work through the day together.

The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, low-drama, possessing experience and efficiency in the field as well as knowing how to communicate well! -- 

We're dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality care so the applicant must be detail-oriented, compassionate, focused, and self-motivated.

Our hospital balances superior medicine while maintaining a fun/positive work environment and operates Mon-Sat with no Sunday or after hours duties. A new addition to our staff should have a strong work ethic, be excellent with client communication and education, able to multi-task while being cheerful and have reliable transportation. Compensation varies by experience.

Benefits:

PTO - 60 hours

Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.

Vacation Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)

*The vacation PTO hours can be used at the team member’s discretion to cover the actual vacation as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.

Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises

Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.

Medical, Vision and Dental plans available

FSA and HSA options available

Maternity Leave

401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match

Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you

24 hour access

Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more

Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus

Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information

Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions

Build coping skills to manage life’s challenges and gain control of your life

Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics

Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page

ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!

Optional Insurances Available

Life Insurance AD&D

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accidental Insurance

Pet Benefits

Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75

CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician $500 plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.

Scholarship Program for Veterinary Assistants that want to become credentialed

Internal Employee Rewards Program

Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.

We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.

Responsibilities:

How you'll make an impact:

Our Veterinary Assistants assist the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in all of their duties

The Veterinary Assistant helps to prepare animals for exams and surgery.

The Veterinary Assistant aids in performing medical treatments.

The Veterinary Assistant will perform or prepare laboratory tests.

The Veterinary Assistant will administer medications under the direction of a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician.

The Veterinary Assistant will obtain and properly handle/prepare in-house and laboratory specimens (cytology, blood draws, blood smear, fecal, etc.)

The Veterinary Assistant works in cooperation with staff to attend to any immediate needs.

The Veterinary Assistant handles animals and their owners in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner, and inform staff and clients of any pertinent medical information related to animal care.

The Veterinary Assistant maintains a healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animals.

Qualifications:

Physical demands and work environment

The Veterinary Assistant must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of a coworker. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills.

The Veterinary Assistant must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.

The Veterinary Assistant is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.

The Veterinary Assistant must be fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to perform successfully the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.

The Veterinary Assistant must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.