Veterinary Assistant

Catoctin Veterinary Clinic, a long-standing small animal practice serving Leesburg and Loudoun County since 1978, is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine, love working with animals, and want to be part of a supportive, dedicated, and fun hospital culture, we’d love to meet you!

Our clinic prides itself on teamwork, excellent patient care, and a culture where every person genuinely wants to be here. We’re excited to welcome the next great member of our team.

What We Offer:

Competitive hourly rate: $18–$22/hour based on experience

Flexible scheduling: 4x10-hour shifts

Only 2 weekend shifts per month

Starbucks Fridays!

Scrub allowance & pet care discounts after 90 days

Full NVA benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO & more

Career growth:

Education opportunities to become an LVT after 1 year

Access to high-quality training and mentorship from our skilled medical team

Fun team culture: brewery outings, Top Golf, holiday events

Community involvement: Loudoun Pet Expo, Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival, and client education seminars

What You’ll Do:

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play a key role in patient care and daily hospital operations, helping our team provide exceptional service to pets and clients.

You will be responsible for:

Safely and confidently restraining dogs and cats using low-stress, fear-aware techniques

Supporting veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures

Understanding animal behavior and recognizing stress signals

Maintaining clean and organized exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment

Handling basic laboratory tasks and patient care duties

Providing compassionate client communication and support

What We’re Looking For:

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant

Strong understanding of restraint, animal behavior, and proper handling techniques

A positive attitude and strong teamwork skills

Ability to multitask in a busy small animal hospital

Compassion, professionalism, and a dedication to patient care

Someone who values learning, growth, and collaboration

Join a Team That Truly Cares

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a hospital with excellent culture, flexibility, growth opportunities, and meaningful work, Catoctin Veterinary Clinic is the place for you.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.