Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role is pivotal in ensuring a positive atmosphere for clients and patients alike, focusing on compassionate care and exceptional client experiences. With a commitment to career development and a supportive environment, this position offers not just a job but a chance to grow within a vibrant community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care and the skills to assist in various veterinary procedures, making a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. If you are ready to take the next step in your veterinary career, this opportunity awaits you!

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Veterinary Technology degree tuition support

Generous hospital discounts

Employer-paid life insurance

Referral bonuses

Free mental health resources

Growth & leadership opportunities

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary assistance is preferred.
• Knowledge of patient care and medication administration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients and excellent service to clients.
• Assist in surgical procedures and monitor anesthesia.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and care

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical preparation and assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical recordkeeping

Education

Veterinary Technology degree

Job description

Join the VCA Choptank Animal Hospital Team!

VCA Choptank Animal Hospital in Cambridge, MD is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind 1 doctor GP practice!

VCA Choptank Animal Hospital is a one doctor general practice clinic that sees small animals and exotics on a routine and urgent basis. We are looking to grow our team! We are located within 45 minutes of the Delaware/Maryland Beaches which hosts many outdoor recreational opportunities. For those who enjoy the city and all that it has to offer, we are within 2 hours of Philadelphia/DC. Our facility is conveniently located at 430 Dorchester Avenue, Cambridge, MD 21613.

Why Join the VCA Choptank Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

1. Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
2. Growth & leadership opportunities
3. Career development programs
4. Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
5. Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
6. Medical, dental & vision insurance
7. Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
8. Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
9. Paid vacation and sick time
10. Paid parental leave
11. 401(k)
12. Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
13. Referral bonuses
14. Competitive wage
15. Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
16. Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

1. Compassionate patient care
2. Client education and care
3. Pharmacy and medication administration
4. Lab sample collection and processing
5. Diagnostic imaging
6. Surgical preparation and assisting
7. Anesthesia monitoring
8. Dentistry
9. Medical recordkeeping

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now - We look forward to hearing from you!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.