Veterinary Assistant
Company: Animal Wellness Center
Location: Crozet
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description Join our amazing
team as our newest Veterinary Assistant. Our focus is on being a
place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in
health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging
from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and
future management positions! Job Description: The Veterinary
Assistant will support our veterinarians and veterinary technicians
in the care and treatment of our animal patients. This role
involves both clinical and administrative duties, ensuring the
smooth operation of our practice and the well-being of our patients
in both the exam rooms and treatment areas. Your day-to-day
responsibilities will include: Assist veterinarians and veterinary
technicians during examinations and procedures. Restraint of cats
and dogs; some exotic pet experience or interest a plus Clean and
sterilize instruments, equipment, and facilities. Maintain accurate
and up-to-date patient records. (Log patient weights, process lab
specimens, and update client records) Maintaining cleanliness of
hospital (clean, well stocked pharmacy and exam rooms, patient
cages, and equipment maintenance) Interacting with clients in a
compassionate and professional manner Facilitating the proper flow
of appointments Provide information to clients regarding fees,
preventives, medication, prescription diets and wellness packages
Reinforce veterinarian recommendations Perform other tasks as
needed to support the veterinary team. Skills Knowledge and
Expertise Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine
experience Dependable Self motivated Excellent cleaning skills Able
to work weekends and evenings Excellent communication Team player
Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds Benefits Paid Time Off
(PTO) Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision insurance Employee
discounts Flexible schedules 401K with company match Career
development and training
Keywords: Animal Wellness Center, Washington DC , Veterinary Assistant, Healthcare , Crozet, DC
