Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant

About:

Located in Northern Virginia, our veterinary hospitals are under the same private and actively involved ownership since 1974. Our focus has always been on providing excellent veterinary care to our patients coupled with the highest standard of customer service for our clients.

Our Mission

Our mission is to offer World-Class veterinary care. In everything we do, we believe in innovation. We believe in advancing the standard of what is possible within veterinary care. You will fin innovation in the way we teach and educate, it’s at the core of who we are. Whether it’s for our team, in cultivation professional growth, or four our clients, here we empower through knowledge.

This Opportunity:

The Laboratory Assistant will be a vital member of the treatment team. They will support the LVTs and Doctors by facilitating the processing of in-house diagnostic testing, preparing samples, coordinating sample transportation, and the communication of results. They are pivotal in ensuring pet health in our practice.

Location:

Annandale, VA

You and Your Career:

If you are a problem-solver, collaborator, and have a strong attention to detail, we are interested in hearing from you. We are a learning organization and provide growth opportunities from the start.  We pride ourselves on giving you the resources, and guidance to chart a fulfilling career in veterinary medicine!

Reporting and Supervision:
 

This position reports to the Patient Care Manager

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Collect and process lab samples to be sent out.
• Process in-house lab samples and enter results into computer database.
• Utilize laboratory equipment to make microscope slides. 
• Oversee lab records and practice management software to ensure all clients are called with lab results. 
• Update medical records through the Electronic Medical Record (Cornerstone)
• Review and call back nurse line messages from clients.
• Maintain cleanliness of workspace and equipment. Ensure hospital protocols are followed to maintain high standards of care.
• Assisting with duties in pharmacy and treatment as requested by your supervisor.

Other Key Job Aspects
 

• Ability to remain calm and communicate effectively when interacting with clients, team members, doctors, and supervisors.
• Excellent attention to detail, process driven, ability to multi-task and respond with a sense of urgency, perform work duties with initiative and commitment to high standards.
• Enthusiasm for teamwork- possessing a strong work ethic with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to learn and perform a variety of tasks to contribute to overall team success. Work independently on tasks as assigned.
• Dedication to excellent customer service and animal welfare. Treat all patients, clients, and hospital/kennel staff with respect and compassion.

Key Competencies Required:
 

• Availability to work weekends and all major holidays.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30lbs; work involves continual walking and standing throughout shift; physical demands include walking, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, and kneeling.
• Must be at least 18 years or older; high school level education or equivalent.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Previous Work Experience: 

• Animal Hospital, any position: 6 months (Required)
• Veterinary Lab Experience:  6 months (Preferred), will train the right candidate.
• Veterinary Assistant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Type:

Full-time

Schedule/Availability:
 

• Full time employees are scheduled to work 12 hours shifts: averaging 30 to 40 hours per week.
• Part time employees are scheduled 4-to-8-hour shifts, averaging less than 30 hours per week.
• Weekend and holiday availability is required.
• Columbia Pike Animal Hospital:
• Full Time Availability between 6:00am to 10:00pm* Monday through Sunday
• Overnight Full Time Availability between 8:00pm to 8:00am

Benefits: