Compassionate Vet Assistant: Patient Care & Diagnostics

Abbey Animal Hospital; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbey Animal Hospital in Nottingham, Maryland, is seeking a dependable Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate, team‑oriented hospital. We pride ourselves on thoughtful, individualized care and 30‑minute appointments that allow doctors to educate clients and provide thorough exams.

As part of our busy practice, you will support veterinarians across exams, diagnostics, anesthesia, dentistry, and client communication, while helping with patient care, medical records, and hospital workflow.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting veterinarians in a busy clinic.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during wellness, sick, urgent-care, and follow‑up appointments.
• Safely and compassionately restrain dogs and cats for examinations, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Help prepare patients and treatment areas before and during appointments.
• Monitor patient comfort and communicate concerns or changes to the veterinarian.
• Assist with nail trims, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, medication administration, and other treatments as directed.
• Care for hospitalized and day‑admission patients, including feeding, walking, monitoring, cleaning, and carrying out assigned treatments.
• Help ensure patient treatments and services are completed and accurately documented.
• Maintain accurate patient information and assist with medical record documentation and invoicing.
• Assist with radiographs and diagnostic procedures; anesthesia setup and monitoring as trained; dental procedures and radiographs as trained.

Job description

Abbey Animal Hospital in Nottingham, Maryland, is seeking a dependable Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate, team‑oriented hospital. We pride ourselves on thoughtful, individualized care and 30‑minute appointments that allow doctors to educate clients and provide thorough exams.

As part of our busy practice, you will support veterinarians across exams, diagnostics, anesthesia, dentistry, and client communication, while helping with patient care, medical records, and hospital workflow.