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Del Ray Animal HospitalCelebrating the Importance of Pets
524 East Mount Ida Avenue | Alexandria, Virginia | 22301
tel. 703.739.0000 | fax 703.739.0580
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Veterinary Assistant

Essential duties and responsibilities:
  • Provide assistance to our Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians
  • Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room
  • Take pets’ weight and other vital signs upon arrival
  • Provide patient restraint during procedures and examinations
  • Feed, bathe and care for patients who stay overnight in our facility
  • Provide assistance during radiology procedures
  • Clean and maintain the surgical room in preparation for procedures
  • Prepare instruments and medications as directed by veterinary personnel
  • Perform treatments as directed by our Veterinarians
  • Administer medication as directed
  • Calm and soothe anxious patients
  • Adhere to hospital’s safety and wellness regulations
  • Educate clients about our vaccine protocols
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma/GED required
  • 2+ years’ experience working with animals
  • 1+ years’ experience working as a Veterinary Assistant a plus
  • Comfort around all types of animals required
  • Experience with animal restraint a plus
Other: Veterinary Assistants must possess good critical thinking and problem solving skills, compassion, a positive attitude, follow-through and excellent communication and teamwork skills. Multitasking and accepting constructive criticism is essential. Punctuality is expected. This job description does not necessarily cover every task or duty that might be assigned. There may be additional responsibilities assigned as necessary.

To be considered for this position, please email your resume/CV and cover letter to delrayvets1@gmail.com.

If you have questions or concerns about this job description, contact the Practice Manager at delrayvets1@gmail.com.

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AAHA

Del Ray Animal Hospital is an accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). We regularly undergo inspections by AAHA to ensure that we comply with the association’s high quality standards of care. Approximately 15% of animal hospitals in North America are accredited by AAHA.
What Makes a Practice AAHA Accredited?

Location & Hours

Del Ray Animal Hospital
524 East Mount Ida Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22301
MapQuest

Phone: (703) 739-0000
Fax: (703) 739-0580

Monday, Wednesday
7:00am to 5:00pm

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
7:00am to 6:00pm

Questions? Comments?

Contact us at:

delrayvets1@gmail.com

Emergency Services

Current emergency wait times in the DC/MD/VA area

Links to local emergency service hospitals:

  • VCA Southpaws Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Center
  • Regional Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center
  • Hope Advanced Veterinary Center
  • EMMAvet
  • Veterinary Emergency Group - Georgetown
  • Veterinary Emergency Group - Falls Church