Internship

Veterinary Technician Student Externship/Preceptorship Program

Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Clarendon

Caring Hands Animal Hospital

Caring Hands Animal Hospital

51-200 employees

Family-friendly full-service veterinary hospital

No salary listed

Arlington, VA, USA

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Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in a Veterinary Technician program
  • Strong passion for animal care and a desire to learn
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Enthusiastic and effective participants in our patient care
Responsibilities
  • Assisting with examinations, diagnostics, and treatments
  • Administering medications and vaccinations
  • Monitoring anesthesia during surgeries
  • Conducting laboratory tests (e.g., bloodwork, urinalysis)
  • Taking radiographs (X-rays)
  • Caring for hospitalized animals
  • Educating pet owners on preventive care
  • Maintaining a clean and organized work environment
Desired Qualifications
  • Basic knowledge of animal handling and medical terminology is a plus
Caring Hands Animal Hospital

Caring Hands Animal Hospital

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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's infrastructure supports operations, freeing DVMs for patient care.
  • Network of 125+ hospitals enables best practices and marketing expansion.
  • Equity model boosts DVM retention and leadership stability.

What critics are saying

  • VPP acquisitions dilute Caring Hands' local brand in 6-12 months.
  • Audax cost-cutting drives 21 DVMs to exit in 12-24 months.
  • EverVet poaches top DVMs, eroding MD/VA market share in 18-36 months.

What makes Caring Hands Animal Hospital unique

  • Caring Hands operates 10 AAHA-accredited hospitals in VA and MD.
  • Elevated 21 DVMs, including 17 women, to equity partners via VPP.
  • Expanding to Tenleytown, D.C., opening early 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Company News

PEI Group
Apr 6th, 2023
Audax-backed Veterinary Practice Partners acquires Caring Hands Animal Hospital | PE Hub

Based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Veterinary Practice Partners is a community of over 125 animal hospitals across the U.S.