Multi Purpose Veterinary Assistant

Friendship Hospital for Animals, a leading AAHA- accredited hospital located in Washington D.C.  is seeking a Multi-Purpose Veterinary Assistant (MPA) to join our Specialty and Emergency Hospital Team! If you are just beginning your career in veterinary medicine and are eager to learn everything you can from our phenomenal medical team in a fast-paced environment – we’d love to meet you!

About the role: 

As an MPA, you will support veterinarians and technicians in delivering exceptional patient care while ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient hospital environment. As this is considered an introductory role, you can look forward to learning some of the following, among others:

• Assist with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Practice safe restraint techniques for exams, diagnostics, and treatments
• Cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments
• Cleaning and stocking of exam rooms, treatment areas, and kennels
• Assist with laboratory sample collection and processing
• Learn how to communicate with clients in a professional and empathetic manner
• Monitor hospitalized patients and document and report changes promptly

The goal of this role is to provide an introduction into specialty veterinary medicine and as you gain experience, find you a permanent department after 90 days.

Schedule: This is a full-time position. Five 8-hour shifts per week. Schedule dependent upon rotation.

What's in it for you?

• Excellent compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA
• Generous PTO and CE allowance
• Life insurance and 401k with match
• Uniform allowance
• Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation
• Pet care discounts
• Access to advanced tools (MRI, CT, ventilator, ICU, dialysis)
• A welcoming, inclusive culture that values learning, kindness, and teamwork

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Interest in veterinary medicine; no prior animal care experience preferred
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays (as required in emergency medicine)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Physical ability to lift 40+ pounds and stand for extended periods

We're exclusively seeking veterinary professionals who embrace a nurturing, cooperative, and ethical environment, where genuine individuals come together to share knowledge, uplift one another, grow, and do their best work – while having fun along the way.

Friendship Hospital for Animals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Ready to join the team?
Apply now or learn more at friendshiphospital.com