Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Growth & Perks

Vetpracticepartners; Fallston (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee pet discount

401(k) with company match

Employee referral bonus

Annual Uniform Allowance

Monthly Team Lunches

Job summary

Fallston Veterinary Clinic in Maryland is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. The role offers a salary of $16.00–$20.00 per hour with Monday–Friday shifts and every other Saturday.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, treatments, and surgeries, handling animals, sterilizing areas, and communicating with clients. The clinic emphasizes animal care, patient handling, and front-desk tasks, with benefits such as pet

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits.
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
• Greet clients and their pets, complete the appointment sign-in process, confirm appointment details, and escort clients to exam rooms.
• Ensure accurate service and product sales accounting, handle payments, process credit/debit cards, and schedule future appointments.
• Answer client calls for appointments, hospital inquiries, medication refills, and other requests. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-ups.

Skills

Animal handling

Veterinary experience

Medication administration

Job description

Fallston Veterinary Clinic in Maryland is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. The role offers a salary of $16.00–$20.00 per hour with Monday–Friday shifts and every other Saturday.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, treatments, and surgeries, handling animals, sterilizing areas, and communicating with clients. The clinic emphasizes animal care, patient handling, and front-desk tasks, with benefits such as pet