Veterinary Technician Assistant

Veterinary Technician Assistant – Sunshine Animal Hospital – Annandale, VA

Join Our Team at Sunshine Animal Hospital!

• Position: Full-Time Veterinary Technician Assistant

• Location: Annandale, VA

• Schedule: Monday–Friday: No Weekends

• Compensation: $21.00–$26.00 per hour, based on relevant experience, qualifications, and technical skills

About Sunshine Animal Hospital

Located in Annandale, Virginia, Sunshine Animal Hospital is a community-focused veterinary practice dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care to pets and their families. Led by Dr. Cavadel, our close-knit team takes pride in building lasting relationships with clients while delivering high-quality veterinary medicine. Our services include preventive care, dentistry, surgery, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory testing.

We value teamwork, professionalism, open communication, and a shared commitment to excellent patient care. We're looking for a dependable, compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is interested in continuing to develop their veterinary skills.

Position Overview

The Veterinary Technician Assistant supports veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians in providing safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care. This position involves assisting with clinical procedures, patient handling, diagnostic testing, hospital operations, and client communication. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, attentive to detail, and comfortable working in a hands-on veterinary environment while maintaining high standards of patient care and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians with examinations, treatments, diagnostic procedures, and daily clinical operations.

• Safely and compassionately handle and restrain patients using appropriate techniques.

• Prepare examination rooms, treatment areas, surgical suites, and medical equipment.

• Assist with surgical and dental preparation, patient positioning, equipment setup, and recovery support as directed.

• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and assist with diagnostic testing as permitted by applicable regulations and hospital protocols.

• Support diagnostic imaging procedures, including patient preparation and positioning.

• Monitor patient comfort and promptly communicate changes or concerns to the supervising veterinary team.

• Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation.

• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients while supporting a positive hospital experience.

• Clean, disinfect, and maintain medical equipment, instruments, treatment areas, and examination rooms.

• Assist with inventory management, stocking supplies, and maintaining an organized clinical environment.

• Follow hospital policies, safety procedures, infection control standards, and applicable veterinary regulations.

• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and fellow support staff to maintain an efficient and supportive workplace.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.

• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques and assistance when necessary.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with clients and colleagues.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, established medical protocols, and hospital safety procedures.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize responsibilities in a busy clinical environment.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a veterinary healthcare team.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to work the established Monday–Friday schedule.

Additional Veterinary Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician Assistant, or unlicensed Veterinary Technician in a veterinary hospital or comparable animal healthcare setting.

• Experience with animal handling, restraint, patient care, and veterinary clinical procedures.

• Familiarity with veterinary terminology, medical equipment, and common diagnostic procedures.

• Experience assisting with laboratory sample collection, surgical preparation, dental procedures, and diagnostic imaging.

• Experience using veterinary practice management software and electronic medical records.

• Demonstrated interest in continuing education and professional development.

Veterinary technician licensure is not required for this position. All clinical responsibilities will be performed in accordance with applicable Virginia veterinary regulations, hospital protocols, and the individual's training and qualifications.

Benefits for Full-Time Team Members

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Tuition assistance
• Uniform allowance
• Discounted healthcare for personal pets

Note: This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the Veterinary Technician Assistant role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and qualifications required for the position.

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.

Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment