Lead Veterinary Assistant & Mentor - Elevate Patient Care

Veterinary Emergency Services; Mount Airy (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mount Airy Veterinary Associates is seeking a Lead Veterinary Assistant/Technician to uphold exemplary patient care and team performance in a busy hospital setting.

You will mentor assistants, support the doctors during exams and procedures, and help create consistent protocols while maintaining safety and accurate records. This role blends hands-on care with leadership in a collaborative VetEvolve network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of veterinary assistant or related animal care experience.
• Experience mentoring, training, or leading peers preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Model and reinforce exceptional patient care and client communication.
• Mentor veterinary assistants and support skill development.
• Assist veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, and procedures.

Skills

Mentorship

Team leadership

Veterinary assisting

Client communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Practice management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mount Airy Veterinary Associates is seeking a Lead Veterinary Assistant/Technician to uphold exemplary patient care and team performance in a busy hospital setting.

You will mentor assistants, support the doctors during exams and procedures, and help create consistent protocols while maintaining safety and accurate records. This role blends hands-on care with leadership in a collaborative VetEvolve network.