Vet Assistant- Shirlington Animal Hospital at Shirlington Animal Hospital

Join Our Growing Team at Shirlington Animal Hospital - Veterinary Assistant

📍 Location: Arlington, VA 22206
🕐 Schedule: Full-Time | 10 hours shifts, every other Saturday
💵 Pay Range: $18.00–$21.00/hour

At Shirlington Animal Hospital, we’re proud to be a cornerstone of the Arlington community. For 10 years, we’ve been dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care while building lasting relationships with the pets and families we serve. Our team takes pride in delivering excellent medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment where every patient and every team member matters. We’re currently seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. If you’re skilled, detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this could be your next great fit.

The Perks, The People, The Purpose

✨ Strong Community Connection: Strong community connections, from local shelter partnerships to events that bring pets and people together

✨ Team Spirit: Great team culture! We thrive on team work and efficiency!

✨ Approachable Leadership: Our DVMs collaborate daily, share insights, and value every team member’s contribution.

✨ Professional Extras: Employee discounts for your pets and an annual scrub allotment.

What You Bring to the Table

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant experience (must-have)
• Skilled in canine/feline restraint, radiographs, blood draws, in-house lab testing, vaccines, and medication administration
• Confident monitoring patients under sedation and anesthesia.
• Strong client communication skills
• Experience with veterinary software (Avimark a plus!)
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Your Role in the Pack

• Assist doctors with exams, treatments, surgeries, and procedures
• Perform blood draws, administer vaccines/medications, and run lab tests
• Monitor patients safely under sedation and maintain accurate records
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment organized and ready for action

Why Joining Our Community is the Way to Go

Shirlington Animal Hospital is proud to be part of the Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) network. That means we get to stay true to our local culture, unique team, and high-quality care, while benefiting from the resources, growth opportunities, and stability of a larger veterinary community.

What are the Benefits of the CVP Community?

• A growing community of 140+ hospitals in 18 states
• Competitive pay structure + Bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, and 24/7 mental health support
• Generous PTO, paid parental leave, and holiday pay
• Career development support and mentorship programs
• Free RACE-approved CE platform, including VA and tech-specific content
• 401K with employer match
• Incentive programs recognizing team contributions to great care
• Team member referral bonus program
• Personal pet care discounts at all CVP locations
• Opportunities for internal growth across the CVP network

Let’s Do Great Work Together

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Assistant who’s ready to bring skill, leadership, and positive energy to a supportive, close-knit hospital—we’d love to meet you.

Shirlington Animal Hospital operates Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to 2:00pm.

We are closed on Sunday. We do not provide any boarding or grooming.