Job Description
Overview:
Pay Range:
USD $20.00 - USD $26.00 /Hr.
Veterinary Assistant | Washington, DC
You're prepping an exam room for a nervous rescue dog's first vet visit, drawing blood between appointments, and by early afternoon you're gently restraining a client's pet rabbit for a quick exam, because at CityPaws, patients come in every size and species. That's a normal day as a Veterinary Assistant at CityPaws Animal Hospital's 14th Street location.
About the Practice
CityPaws Animal Hospital's 14th Street location has served the U Street and Logan Circle neighborhoods of Washington, DC since 2006. Beyond cats and dogs, the team regularly cares for ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, and gerbils, offering wellness care, dental services, diagnostics, and surgery for a genuinely wide range of patients. The hospital's mission centers on high-quality veterinary care delivered in a compassionate, welcoming environment.
What You'll Help Make Possible
- Calm, confident handling that keeps nervous patients (and their people) at ease
- Accurate diagnostics and lab work that support the veterinary team's decisions
- A smooth flow of appointments so the hospital runs efficiently even on busy days
- A wider range of species get the specialized, attentive care they need
What We're Looking For
Required:
- 1-2 years of experience in a veterinary setting
- Comfortable assisting with exams, procedures, and daily patient care
- Strong communication skills with clients and teammates
Preferred:
- Experience or interest in handling exotic species
- Comfortable staying calm and steady during busy stretches
Schedule
- Full-time, Day shift
- 8-hour shifts
- Rotating weekends
- No holiday shifts required
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $20 to $26 per hour, based on experience and skills.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Free virtual mental health services for your household (ages 13+)
- Generous CE allowance plus paid CE time
- Uniform allowance
- Pet care discounts for your personal pets
- PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
- A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
- Access to Encore Vet Group's library of training, CE, and career development resources
- A 401(k) with up to 5% company match
If you're looking to grow your skills caring for a truly wide range of patients, alongside a team that's been part of this DC neighborhood for nearly two decades, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
Check us out: www.citypaws-14th.com
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Washington DC, Washington, DC |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $20–$26 Per Hour |
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