Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant People-First Fear Free Clinic in Alexandria VA

You know youre good at this. You love pets you love humans (most of them) and you shine in a clinic where the pace is steady not chaotic. If youve been looking for a place where culture compassion and sanity still matter you just found it.

Harmony Animal Hospital is a Fear-Free Certified practice with a simple mission: We add more love to the world by caring for pets and their families.

Who We Are

Since opening in 2019 weve grown from a single doctor with four support staff in a startup clinic to a thriving team of over 25.

Our appointments are 30 to 60 minutes because we practice individualized medicine and we prioritize the emotional well-being of our patients. Culture isnt a buzzword here. Its the backbone of how we work. Our team lives by our core values: compassion honest communication growth community impact perseverance and fun. Drama stays outside. People come first.

If you want a clinic that feels more family doctor than factory floor this is your place.

Who You Are

• An assistant with at least 3 years of veterinary assistant or tech experience in appointments
• Someone who stays curious looks for ways to keep improving and genuinely wants to grow in this field
• Skilled confident and comfortable in a busy environment
• Compensated for anesthesia dentistry and general surgery experience
• A people-person who enjoys building trust with clients
• Someone who learns quickly communicates clearly and brings positive energy
• Able to take care of yourself not burn yourself out
• A teammate who laughs supports others and can shift gears gracefully
• Someone who understands what good culture looks like and you want to be part of a team that protects it.

What Youll Do

Youll work 3540 hours per week (Mon-Fri with rotating Saturdays plus occasional kitty-boarding shifts). Your days will include:

• Assisting doctors in 30-60 minute appointments
• Client education
• Fear Free handling
• Surgical prep
• Phlebotomy in the exam rooms in front of the owners
• Radiographs (dental & full body)
• Administering vaccines fluids and injections
• Running IDEXX in-house labs
• Cytology ear treatments nail trims
• Processing platelet-rich plasma
• Laser and PulseVet therapies
• Filling prescriptions
• Keeping the clinic tidy
• Helping teammates grow
• Enjoying adorable puppy and kitten appointments
• Optional fun roles: videography social events clinic content creation

Every day is different. Every day matters.

What Were Looking For

• Someone who:
• Believes in compassion honesty and teamwork
• Loves clients as much as patients
• Communicates well
• Manages priorities with calm and confidence
• Leaves ego at the door
• Wants to help others grow
• Knows failure happens and learning matters
• Wants to enjoy work not dread it

If youre this person well be proud to call you part of our team.

Your Benefits & Perks

• Starts at $20.50 per hour
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Generous health dental and vision stipend
• PTO and holiday pay
• Aflac
• Scrub allowance
• CE opportunities
• Discounted pet care
• A stable healthy supportive workplace where your growth actually matters

Ready to Apply

If this sounds like the kind of team you want to grow with send your resume to us. Tell us who you are what youre proud of and why youd be a strong fit. We review every application carefully and wed love to connect with you.