Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

NOVA Cat Clinic in Arlington, VA is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to our team.

At our rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our engaged and diverse environment means you'll work in a modern, fully equipped hospital and provide compassionate patient and client care. 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.

We are an established feline‑only hospital that proudly offers our patients the gold‑standard of medical and surgical care. Our practice has also been certified by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) as a Gold Cat Friendly Practice. We are lifelong learners equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to deliver the highest quality of care.

• Executing treatment orders
• Performing blood draws
• Keeping cages clean and sanitized
• Walking, feeding, and picking up after animals
• Various housekeeping duties (laundry, dishes, taking out garbage, etc.)
• Communicating with clients via phone and in person
• Restraining animals
• Assisting with outpatient procedures
• Filling prescribed medications

• Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with a total company match of up to 4% after 6 months of service
• Generous paid time off
• Mental Health Resources
• Company‑paid bonding leave

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:

• Pet Care: discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food: discounts on pet foods
• Pet Insurance: discounts available with our preferred vendor

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in an animal hospital preferred but not required

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.