Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Pet Discount & 401(k)

Veterinary Practice Partners; 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 our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. You will help ensure exceptional animal care and customer service during patients’ stays.

Salary ranges from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour, based on experience. Schedule is Monday–Friday with shifts starting 7:30–8:00 am and finishing 6:00 pm, plus every other Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how for 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 reminders.

Skills

Animal handling

Veterinary clinic experience

Technical disinfection & med admin

Job description

Fallston Veterinary Clinic in Maryland is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. You will help ensure exceptional animal care and customer service during patients’ stays.

Salary ranges from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour, based on experience. Schedule is Monday–Friday with shifts starting 7:30–8:00 am and finishing 6:00 pm, plus every other Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.