About the position
Crossroads Animal Care Center is a full-service small animal hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and urgent care services to the pets of Northern Virginia. Our team is deeply committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate veterinary medicine while creating a supportive and engaging workplace where team members can grow and succeed. We are a hybrid General Practice/Urgent Care hospital dedicated to supporting our community through exceptional pet care, and we’re looking for a Veterinary Assistant who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
• Assist with patient care, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Support surgical and dental workflows including prep, cleanup, instrument handling, and anesthesia monitoring
• Help maintain smooth patient flow throughout the hospital
• Provide compassionate, high-quality client communication and education
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization throughout the facility
• Support doctors and technicians in delivering efficient, high-quality care
• Participate in ongoing mentorship, training, and skill development opportunities
Requirements
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced hybrid GP/Urgent Care environment
• Ability to work some evenings and rotating Saturday shifts (8 AM–2 PM)
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to jump in where needed
• Confidence handling and restraining dogs and cats safely and compassionately
• Strong communication skills with both clients and team members
• Dependability, initiative, and a sense of humor are a huge plus
Nice-to-haves
• Veterinary Assistant experience in a clinical setting preferred
Benefits
• Clear advancement and growth opportunities
• Specialized training and mentorship programs
• CE reimbursement + free RACE-approved CE platform
• Scrub allowance
• Team socials and themed events that build real camaraderie
• Health, dental, vision, and 24/7 mental health support
• Generous PTO, paid parental leave, and holiday pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Incentive programs recognizing teamwork and excellent patient care
• Personal pet care discounts