Description

Overview

Veterinary Assistant - Full-Time Opportunity
District Veterinary Hospital - Navy Yard | Washington, DC

Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking to grow in a supportive, team-oriented environment? District Veterinary Hospital - Navy Yard is excited to add a full-time Veterinary Assistant to our dedicated and compassionate team!

Location:
801 2nd St SE
Washington, DC 20003
Just 2 blocks from the Metro - Metro benefits offered!

Schedule:

• 3 days per week, 10-hour shifts
• Every Saturday, 6-hour shift

Compensation & Benefits:

• $20-$26/hour, depending on experience and licensure
• 80 hours of paid time off
• Metro benefits

Skills & Requirements:
We're looking for someone who is:
✅ Proficient with venipuncture and restraint
✅ Familiar with medical terminology and vaccine protocols
✅ Eager to grow and learn
✅ Previous veterinary experience preferred
✨ Surgical experience is a plus but not required

Software & Equipment:

• Practice software: VetFM
• In-house lab: Abaxis
• AAHA-accredited

Our Culture:
Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do! Everyone helps one another, and every team member's role is valued equally. We're proud to have created a workplace that feels more like a community than just a job.

You'll work alongside a team of 4 supportive doctors in the thriving Navy Yard neighborhood.

Services We Offer:

• General practice care
• International health certificates
• Low-stress handling
• Soft tissue surgery
• Laser therapy
• Ultrasound
  ...and more!

⏰ Clinic Hours:

• Mon-Thurs: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Ready to join a passionate and close-knit veterinary team?
Apply today—we'd love to meet you!

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.