Full-Time Veterinary Assistant — Hands-On Animal Care

Veterinary Practice Partners; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental + Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Pet discount

Job summary

Festival Veterinary Clinic in Harford County, Maryland, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff dedicated to high-quality animal care and customer service.

The role involves assisting during examinations and surgeries, restraining animals, preparing rooms, conducting basic tests, administering meds, and maintaining medical records, with a full-time schedule and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting is required.
• Ability to safely restrain and handle animals.
• Good communication with clients and team members.

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
• 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 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 appointment sign-in, confirm details, escort to exam rooms
• Ensure accurate service and product sales accounting, handle payments, schedule future appointments
• Answer client calls for appointments, hospital inquiries, medication refills, and follow-ups

Skills

Animal care experience

Safe animal handling

Team communication

Tools

Veterinary equipment basics

Job description

Festival Veterinary Clinic in Harford County, Maryland, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff dedicated to high-quality animal care and customer service.

The role involves assisting during examinations and surgeries, restraining animals, preparing rooms, conducting basic tests, administering meds, and maintaining medical records, with a full-time schedule and competitive hourly pay.