Full-Time
Veterinary Technician
Caring Hands Animal Hospital
51-200 employees
Family-friendly full-service veterinary hospital
Compensation Overview
$25 - $45/hr
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
In Person
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- Licensed Veterinary Technician certification.
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
- Familiarity with Drug Enforcement Administration, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and hospital safety guidelines.
- Support veterinarians with patient care, examinations, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
- Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
- Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
- Perform technical duties such as laboratory work, radiographs, injections, and intravenous catheter placement.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
- Help keep examination rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Caring Hands Animal Hospital offers veterinary care across six locations with a focus on the human–animal bond. Clients can stay with their pet during exams and medical treatments, visit hospitalized pets during visiting hours, and accompany their pet to treatment rooms when needed. The practice provides routine and specialized veterinary services at multiple clinics and is expanding its footprint. This client-centered approach differentiates it from some other clinics by prioritizing family presence and involvement throughout care. The goal is to deliver compassionate veterinary care that keeps families connected to their pets while growing the practice to serve more communities.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Alexandria, Virginia
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- VPP said Caring Hands aligned on quality care and the human-animal bond in 2023.
- Checkbook ratings show 82% superior overall at Alexandria and 87% at Arlington.
- VPP expanded to 35 states, giving Caring Hands access to centralized growth infrastructure.
What critics are saying
- Veterinary Practice Partners remains a PE platform, so margin pressure can outrank clinician priorities.
- Indeed reviews in March 2025 flagged cliquey management and weak pay and benefits.
- If VPP pushes standardization, associate-veterinarian departures can erode the co-ownership pitch.
What makes Caring Hands Animal Hospital unique
- VPP’s co-ownership model gave Caring Hands 21 associate doctors equity in April 2023.
- Caring Hands keeps eight hospitals across Maryland and Virginia, preserving local brand continuity.
- Founder Dr. Michelle Vitulli remained tied to the brand after VPP’s partnership.
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Based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Veterinary Practice Partners is a community of over 125 animal hospitals across the U.S.