Lead Veterinary Assistant - MiVU Herndon

MiVU is a veterinary mobile imaging company that provides diagnostic ultrasound services to over 500 small animal hospitals throughout the DMV, RVA and Virginia Beach areas. We are in search of an enthusiastic animal loving individual who would enjoy becoming an integral part of a fast-paced high-level and diagnostic imaging team. This job opportunity is a great way to make a difference, gain experience, and grow within the veterinary field. We would love to find someone who is positive, driven, a team-player, passionate about animals, and open to growth and potential leadership within MiVU. This is a veterinary support role which will work around 40+ hrs/wk.

• Being available Monday-Friday (5 days/week) from 8:30/9AM to 5PM
• Providing back-up assistance as needed for our teams in additional locations
• Driving in various parts of DC, Maryland and Virginia
• Lifting, handling, and comforting animals
• Keeping patients still, while the doctors perform the ultrasound services
• Lifting and loading all equipment in and out of the company vehicle
• Setting up and taking apart ultrasound equipment
• Prepping biopsy needles and slides
• Keeping inventory of all supplies
• Occasionally handling car maintenance
• Support hospital managers with scheduling and other tasks as needed

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
• Leadership/Management: 1 year (preferred)
• Veterinary assistant: 2 year (required)
• Animal restraint: 2 year (required)
• Driving: 3+ years (required)

Position Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s license
• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Flexible schedule availability for Mon-Fri
• Passion for animals and the veterinary field
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Work/life balance with no weekend hours
• Educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teledoc
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth.
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people.