Veterinary Assistant

Emma Vet is deeply rooted in the Alexandria, Virginia community, dedicated to providing Gold Standard Veterinary and Urgent Care since 2018. The trust we have earned from our clients is reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating. We seek dedicated, compassionate professionals ready to join a supportive environment where comprehensive care is the foundational mission. If you are looking for a place where you can immediately contribute to high-quality medicine and truly grow, this is where you can do your best work.

You will join a supportive community of engaged teammates, including DVMs specializing in general practice, feline medicine, and surgery, all led by a dedicated Practice Owner and Hospital Manager. We understand that success is built on collaboration and mentorship. While we support all teammates in achieving their career goals, our primary focus is ensuring you have the resources and collaborative environment needed every day.

We believe in nurturing a culture of growth where every teammate feels empowered to succeed.

At Emma Vet, you will engage in a diverse and challenging medical caseload. We provide full Primary Care services Monday through Friday, complemented by dedicated Urgent Care available seven days a week from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. This schedule ensures continuity of care and a variety of patient needs, allowing you to utilize skills in pet wellness, prevention, testing and diagnostics, and advanced surgical procedures.

We proudly offer comprehensive care for routine needs as well as critical situations, ensuring that not every pet emergency needs to be treated at a 24-hour ICU or specialty center.

Emma Vet is located in beautiful Alexandria, Virginia, placing you within a highly engaged community just outside Washington D.C. Situated in the Belle View Boulevard area, you will be joining a historic and vibrant region known for its quality of life. This area offers incredible access to cultural amenities and outdoor activities, providing a wonderful backdrop for both your professional career and your personal life.

If you are seeking the opportunity to work in a sophisticated medical environment while enjoying the advantages of a premier East Coast location, Alexandria is ready to welcome you.

Emma Vet is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our Urgent Care team. This is a great opportunity for a reliable, compassionate assistant who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented clinical environment.

Compensation: $24 - $26

• Urgent Care & General Practice
• 3 Doctors

• Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

• Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Saturday–Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with urgent and emergency cases
• Restrain patients safely and compassionately
• Prepare treatment areas and maintain a clean, organized workspace
• Assist with diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Monitor patients and report changes to the medical team
• Help maintain hospital flow during busy shifts

• 1+ year of veterinary/kennel experience
• Animal handling and restraint
• Assisting with medication administration
• Dispensing medications to go home
• Familiar with vaccines required for boarding
• Basic laboratory, pharmacy, and nursing support skills
• Exposure to in‑house lab equipment (including Idexx)
• Exposure to radiographs
• Feeding and exercising animals
• Cleaning and sanitizing

• Team‑oriented and collaborative
• Timely and reliable
• Takes initiative
• Able to remain calm and efficient during high‑pressure or medical situations
• Works well in fast‑paced environments

• Be a Critical Support in Urgent Situations: You'll be an essential part of the medical team, directly assisting veterinarians and technicians with hands‑on patient care in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ensure a Seamless Workflow During a Crisis: Your ability to anticipate needs and maintain composure will be key to keeping the clinic running efficiently, even during a medical emergency.
• Provid…