Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal HospitalsRole Overview
VCA Animal Hospitals is hiring a mid-level Veterinary Assistant. This is a full-time role in Washington. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Seeking a Veterinary Assistant!
Location: 4832 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20007
Compensation: The pay range for this position is $20-$24/hr
About Us
VCA MacArthur Animal Hospital is a newly renovated, AAHA accredited, 3 doctor General Practice in the greater DC area. We believe in excellent customer service, gold standard medicine, and teamwork. Our team is constantly seeking opportunities to serve the local community and volunteer for various projects or events. We lead with compassion and are looking for a like-minded veterinary technician to join the team!
Why VCA
We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and assistant and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
Career Support
- Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
- Advancement and leadership opportunities
- Internal CE and development opportunities
- Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
- Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
Health & Well Being
- Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
- Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
- Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
- Access to Headspace app
- Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
- Growing network of onsite social workers
Other Perks
- Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
Why We Want You!
As a member of VCA MacArthur, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Laboratory work
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
Interested? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you.
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Veterinary Assistant position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to VCA Animal Hospitals. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Veterinary Assistant position at VCA Animal Hospitals located?
This position is based in Washington. VCA Animal Hospitals has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Veterinary Assistant at VCA Animal Hospitals earn?
VCA Animal Hospitals has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Veterinary Assistant role at VCA Animal Hospitals posted?
This role was posted on May 6, 2026 (33 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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