Veterinary Technician

Merrifield Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time or part-time
Schedule: Four-day workweeks. Rotating Saturdays.

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Flexible compensation, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account (full-time only), 529 Savings Plan, Tuition Support Program (full-time only), and Referral Bonus Program.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only), supplemental insurance options, paid parental leave for eligible employees, Sick Time / Paid Time Off, free or discounted lab work for employee pets, pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, professional development opportunities, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, and access to the TechLife community.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Flexible scheduling, four-day work weeks, limited rotating Saturdays, no nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours, six paid holidays for eligible full-time employees, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program.

Are you passionate about animal welfare and nurturing the human-animal bond? Do you believe client education is key to helping pets live happy, healthy lives? Do you LOVE puppy kisses and kitty face nudges? If so, Merrifield Animal Hospital wants YOU on our team!

Merrifield Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our fantastic team. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with rotating Saturday shifts required approximately twice per month.

With all the advantages of an established, well-managed practice and plenty of room for personal and professional growth, this may be your perfect next step. Ever wonder what it would be like not to work eight days a week? At Merrifield Animal Hospital, we take work-life balance and personal well-being seriously. Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care, and we’ve built a supportive environment where you can do meaningful veterinary work while still having time for life outside the hospital.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Flexible scheduling designed to support a healthy work-life balance
• Four-day work weeks available
• Rotating Saturday shifts limited to approximately two per month
• No nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours
• Regular lunch breaks
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• A hospital stocked with coffee, tea, and snacks—always
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your veterinary career

What You’ll Do

• Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day
• Provide compassionate support to patients and the people who love them
• Practice Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques to help keep patients safe and comfortable
• Educate clients and help strengthen the human-animal bond
• Share your knowledge, skills, and experiences with your teammates
• Use your veterinary skills to make a positive impact in your community
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to provide excellent patient care

What You’ll Bring

• Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• A genuine passion for animals and veterinary medicine
• A commitment to compassionate, low-stress patient care
• Strong communication and client education skills
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to share your knowledge with others
• A desire to continue learning and growing professionally
• The ability to tolerate plenty of puppy kisses and kitty headbutts
• Spidey powers are optional, but definitely appreciated

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• A schedule that recognizes you have a life outside of veterinary medicine
• A team that supports your personal and professional well-being
• Mentoring and encouragement as you advance your career
• A fun, welcoming culture where your personality is celebrated
• Opportunities to use your skills to make a difference for pets, clients, and your community
• Snacks, coffee, celebrations, and teammates who make the workday better

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service. In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Professional Growth & Recognition

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• TechLife Professional Development Program
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Think you’re the Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant we’ve been looking for? Let’s find you the perfect place on our team! Join Merrifield Animal Hospital and bring your skills, personality, and passion for veterinary medicine to a meaningful mission where you’ll make a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them. We can’t wait to meet you!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Merrifield Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing unique perspectives and experiences that strengthen our team. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees feel comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.