Careers

About the Role

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

Merrifield Animal Hospital is on the hunt for an experienced veterinary technician or assistant to add to its fantastic team. With all the advantages of an established, well-managed practice, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, this may be your time. Ever wonder what it would be like not to work eight days a week? It's hard to imagine, especially during these challenging times in Vet Med, but it's possible! At Merrifield Animal Hospital, we take the work-life balance and personal well-being seriously. Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care. We also offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and positive work environment.

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program 

Wellness Benefits:  

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program 

Workplace Benefits:  

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities 
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance 
• Access to our VetCor Techlife Facebook group, including thousands of veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Our veterinary technicians & assistants should be ready to:

• Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day.
• Share your knowledge, skills, and experiences with others (spidey powers would be
• cool too)
• Tolerate puppy kisses and kitty headbutts
• Practice fear-free and low-stress handling techniques to keep our patients safe and happy.

What’s in it for you:

• Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Employee benefits that strengthen both the body and the mind
• Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• Stocked with drinks and snacks – always
• Lunch breaks on the reg
• 4-day work weeks
• Rotating Saturday shifts
• No nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know,
• the better off we all are!

Think you're the veterinary technician or assistant we've been looking for? Come join our team! We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of 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 exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.