Compassionate Veterinary Assistant with Full Benefits

Festival Vet; Bel Air, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan with 401(k)

Paid time off

Pet discount

401(k) matching

Referral bonus

Job summary

Festival Veterinary Clinic in Harford County, Maryland, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. You will help during examinations, treatments, and surgeries, restrain animals safely, and prepare rooms with sterile equipment.

The role requires prior animal-care experience in a veterinary setting, the ability to handle animals compassionately, and knowledge of equipment and disinfection.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting is required.
• 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 care experience

Veterinary equipment knowledge

Disinfection procedures

Safety and restraint

Tools

Diagnostic equipment usage

Job description

Festival Veterinary Clinic in Harford County, Maryland, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. You will help during examinations, treatments, and surgeries, restrain animals safely, and prepare rooms with sterile equipment.

The role requires prior animal-care experience in a veterinary setting, the ability to handle animals compassionately, and knowledge of equipment and disinfection.