Jobs in Fairfax, VA
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The Cat Hospital of Fairfax

Veterinary Assistant

3915 Old Lee Hwy, Ste 21B, Fairfax, VA, 22030 novacatclinic.com
Job details
Hourly Rate$18‑21
Hours/Week30‑40
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: openingAppointments/day: 20‑50 Co-workers: 10‑20

Overview

Practice Overview

NOVA Cat Clinic is devoted to offering you and your cat the best in veterinary care. We are a full service veterinary clinic offering a wide range of services. Please see Our Services for more detailed information. NOVA Cat Clinic has and will always place a high value in the relationship of our clients and their feline family members. We are dedicated to offering you a high level of care, education, and new advancements in veterinary medicine in a comfortable and compassionate environment. We are honored that over 3000 people put the health of their 8000 cats in our hands.

Practice Values
compassion
kindness
respect
fun
love
Practice Type
general practice
Species
cat
Management SoftwareCornerstone

Requirements

Job Description

Cat Hospital of Fairfax is looking for a part-time compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant who loves to work with cats. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our cohesive environment means you’ll practice gold standard medicine and surgery.  As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.     Cat Hospital of Fairfax is a Gold Certified Cat-Friendly Practice. We are a full-service medical center for cats specializing in preventive medicine, responsive treatment, and collaboration with owners. Our clinic is here to make a comfortable and stress-free environment for clients and their cats!  Veterinary Assistant    $18.00 - $21.00 per Hour Cat Hospital of Fairfax in Fairfax, VA  WHAT YOU’LL DO     Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones   Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy   Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas   Perform physical assessments and record your observations   Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients   Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions   Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered    Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery   Our Comprehensive benefit package includes: 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment   Flexible scheduling   Continuing education allowance and professional development support   Mental Health Resources   Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave   Perks for Your Pets Too!   Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them: Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products   Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing   Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods   Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner    REQUIREMENTS      1 plus year veterinary experience or education (preferred)  Team-oriented    Ability to multi-task    Ability to lift 50 pounds    Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.    Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.    Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.    Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.   Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/    Where uncommon support partners with joy.