Veterinary Technician Assistant -Sunshine Animal Hospital - Annandale, VA
- Compensation
- 21–26 / hr
- Location
- Sunshine Animal Hospital
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Must have
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.
- Ability to safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques and assistance when necessary.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with clients and colleagues.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, established medical protocols, and hospital safety procedures.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize responsibilities in a busy clinical environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a veterinary healthcare team.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work the established Monday–Friday schedule.
Full description
Veterinary Technician Assistant – Sunshine Animal Hospital – Annandale, VA
Join Our Team at Sunshine Animal Hospital!
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Position: Full-Time Veterinary Technician Assistant
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Location: Annandale, VA
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Schedule: Monday–Friday: No Weekends
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Compensation: $21.00–$26.00 per hour, based on relevant experience, qualifications, and technical skills
About Sunshine Animal Hospital
Located in Annandale, Virginia, Sunshine Animal Hospital is a community-focused veterinary practice dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care to pets and their families. Led by Dr. Cavadel, our close-knit team takes pride in building lasting relationships with clients while delivering high-quality veterinary medicine. Our services include preventive care, dentistry, surgery, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory testing.
We value teamwork, professionalism, open communication, and a shared commitment to excellent patient care. We're looking for a dependable, compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is interested in continuing to develop their veterinary skills.
Position Overview
The Veterinary Technician Assistant supports veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians in providing safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care. This position involves assisting with clinical procedures, patient handling, diagnostic testing, hospital operations, and client communication. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, attentive to detail, and comfortable working in a hands-on veterinary environment while maintaining high standards of patient care and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians with examinations, treatments, diagnostic procedures, and daily clinical operations.
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Safely and compassionately handle and restrain patients using appropriate techniques.
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Prepare examination rooms, treatment areas, surgical suites, and medical equipment.
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Assist with surgical and dental preparation, patient positioning, equipment setup, and recovery support as directed.
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Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and assist with diagnostic testing as permitted by applicable regulations and hospital protocols.
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Support diagnostic imaging procedures, including patient preparation and positioning.