Veterinary Assistant - Rehabilitation
Posted 10 days ago
Friendship Hospital for Animals, a leading AAHA- accredited hospital located in Washington D.C. is seeking a compassionate veterinary assistant to join our Rehabilitation team! If you’re interested in helping pets regain their zest for life and enjoy being part of a collaborative, diverse team – we’d love to meet you!
About the role:
Our department is equipped with state-of-the-art therapeutic tools, including laser therapy, ultrasound, e-stim, hydrotherapy (Oasis UWTM), and a full range of therapeutic exercise equipment. The veterinary assistant works alongside the rehab doctors and technicians to assist with comprehensive rehabilitative care. You will also be responsible for assisting/coordinating appointments, so excellent communication skills and professionalism are a must. Someone who is detail oriented, great at multitasking, and implements Fear Free techniques is our ideal candidate.
Schedule: Three 13 hour shifts per week. This is a full-time position.
What's in it for you?
- Excellent compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA
- Generous PTO and CE allowance
- Life insurance and 401k with match
- Uniform allowance
- Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation
- Pet care discounts
- Access to advanced tools (MRI, CT, ventilator, ICU, dialysis)
- A welcoming, inclusive culture that values learning, kindness, and teamwork
Qualifications
- Veterinary Assistant certification is preferred but not required.
- Fear Free certification a plus!
- Physical ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time.
We're exclusively seeking veterinary professionals who embrace a nurturing, cooperative, and ethical environment, where genuine individuals come together to share knowledge, uplift one another, grow, and do their best work – while having fun along the way.
Friendship Hospital for Animals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Ready to join the team?
Apply now or learn more at friendshiphospital.com
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Our mission is to create a network of elite veterinary care facilities across the United States to advance medical quality as well as broaden access to a shared collective of information to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care, regardless of geographical location.
Key team members
Sara Crosman
Anna Payne, MBA
Stephen Tracey
Christopher Wheat
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