Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Surgical Center at The Hope Center is looking to add compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistants to our certified boarded-surgeon practice. At Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our collaborative environment means you’ll practice the highest quality of patient care as well as continuous learning. 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.

At VSC, we are committed to providing world‑class orthopedic and soft tissue surgery in a respectful environment that brings comfort to owners and instills confidence in primary care veterinarians. Each of our clinics shares a facility with other specialty practices, allowing for direct daily collaboration with specialists. This collaborative approach to medicine allows for the highest quality of patient care as well as opportunities for continuous learning.

With an emphasis on mentorship and hands‑on learning, our center helps to prepare individuals for an impactful career in small animal surgery and rehabilitation.

Vienna, Virginia, is a highly desirable place to live due to its strong sense of community, excellent schools, and proximity to Washington, D.C., offering the best of both suburban tranquility and city access. With beautiful parks, outdoor activities like the W&OD Trail, and a low crime rate, it's ideal for families and individuals seeking a safe, welcoming environment. The town's charming downtown, rich history, and diverse dining and shopping options add to its appeal.

Vienna also boasts a strong real estate market, low taxes, and convenient public transportation, making it an attractive choice for residents.

Veterinary Surgical Center at Hope Advanced Veterinary Center in Vienna, VA

• Assisting board‑certified surgeons in the care of surgical patients, preparing for surgical procedures and assisting with pre‑ and post‑op care for patients
• Helping with surgical instruments, cleaning, packing and sterilizing
• Performing all laboratory in‑hospital procedures and preparing specimens for outside laboratories
• Taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights on patients and assisting with consults and other appointments
• Delivering strong and professional customer service to clients, and more!

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

• One to three years of veterinary experience
• Experience in specialty veterinary medicine preferred but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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