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Clarendon Animal Care North Arlington

Veterinary Assistant

Clarendon Animal Care North Arlington, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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Overview

Full Time

Veterinary Assistant Wanted!

Clarendon Animal Care - Arlington

Are you passionate about animals and ready to grow your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment? We're looking for a

Veterinary Assistant

to join our amazing team at

Clarendon Animal Care - Arlington!

Location: Clarendon Animal Care North

3000 N 10th Street, Suite B

Arlington, Virginia 22201

Compensation: $22 - $24/hour

(based on experience)

Clinic Hours: Mon: 7:30am - 7:30pm Tues: 7:30am - 7:30pm Wed: 7:30am - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 7:30pm Thurs: 7:30am - 7:30pm Fri: 7:30am - 5:30pm Sat: 7:30am - 12:30pm Sun: Closed (Yay for work-life balance! ) What You'll Need: At least

1 year experience

in a veterinary hospital Comfortable with

animal handling and restraint

(dogs & cats) Understand

core vs. lifestyle vaccines

and vaccine protocols Able to

collect patient history

from clients Venipuncture skills

preferred Strong communication skills a must! About Us: AAHA-Accredited Fear Free Certified Practice Emphasis on

mentorship & continued learning We use

EZY Vet

and

Scribe (Not AI)

for charting 14-doctor team = built-in support system! We're Looking For Someone Who: Thrives in a

team-oriented , low-drama environment Is

detail-oriented ,

compassionate , and

self-motivated Loves to

learn and grow

in their veterinary career Can

educate clients

and provide top-notch care Has a

strong work ethic

and

positive attitude Has

reliable transportation Why Join Us? Be part of a

growing, high-quality veterinary practice Supportive culture

focused on learning, respect, and teamwork No Sundays or after-hours! Work where you're

valued and empowered Ready to join our pack?

Apply today and become a key part of a compassionate, driven, and fun-loving team making a difference every day.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MPH. Assist in all daily duties for clinic care. Participate in any special cleaning duties. Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins. Maintain excellent client communication. Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information. Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients. Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way. Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM. Perform clinic upkeep as directed. Perform equipment maintenance as directed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills. Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast paced environment. Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis. The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently. The employee must also be confident around pets. Required Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Physical Requirements:

The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time. The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high. The employee will be 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 employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to

benefits@mvetpartners.com

and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Pet Health (MPH) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.