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Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
Caring Hand Tenleytown is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What To Expect

As you join our mission to create a better world for animals and the people who love them, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

  • All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
  • Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.

Salary: $18-$25/hr based on experience and skillset.

Schedule: Will work full-time hours Monday-Friday 7:30 AM- 8PM, Rotating Saturdays 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
  • Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
  • Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
  • Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
  • Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
  • Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
  • Maintain accurate medical records
  • Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
  • Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
  • Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
  • Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Caring Hands Tenleytwon

At Caring Hands Animal Hospital in Tenleytown, compassion isn’t just part of our name—it’s at the heart of everything we do. Our approach to veterinary medicine is transparent, personalized, and grounded in a deep commitment to both people and pets. This shared purpose has brought together a team of exceptional professionals who live our values every day.

Here, integrity leads the way. Our team shows up with consistency, empathy, and a true spirit of collaboration. We’re dedicated to creating a warm, supportive environment where clients, patients, and colleagues feel respected, understood, and cared for.

We take pride in being adaptable and attentive, honoring the unique needs of every pet and person we serve. From our exam rooms to our community outreach, everything we do reflects one powerful goal: to build a better, healthier world—together with you.

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Salary : $18 - $25

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