Vet Assistant

Mission Pet Health; Laytonsville (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health & Wellbeing

Financial Security

Commitment to Growth

The Power of a Network

Valuable Perks

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is hiring a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant in Laytonsville, MD. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork, and supporting licensed clinicians across routine care, dental and emergency procedures.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a calm, organized approach, and strong communication. You’ll join a growing local practice backed by a larger network with mentoring and education opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Calm and efficient approach in fast-paced environments.
• Confidence handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication.
• Proficiency in basic veterinary skills across lab, pharmacy, nursing and radiology.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Pet handling skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Veterinary procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company

At Laytonsville Veterinary Practice, you join a practice committed to providing thorough and compassionate care, a mission we have upheld for over 30 years. The deep trust we have built within the community is clear, reflected in our excellent 4.8-star Google rating. Here, the focus is always on developing genuine friendships and ties, both with our clients and within the team, centered on a shared love for animals. We are actively growing, and this is your opportunity to join a dedicated group of medical professionals ready to help you succeed. Being part of the broader network that supports Laytonsville Veterinary Practice means you have immediate access to resources designed to help you do your best work. For all our teammates, this includes dedicated mentorship programs, clear pathways for professional development, and educational assistance toward career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician or moving into a leadership role. You will find that our culture prioritizes continuous learning and provides the stability needed for you to focus purely on providing high-quality care. Your commitment to high-quality medicine is supported by a robust list of services handled in-house, including routine surgeries, comprehensive dental care, and availability for emergency drop-off procedures. We manage complex chronic conditions, providing client resources for Diabetic Care and Subcutaneous Injections, and we maintain strong relationships with specialists for referrals when advanced intervention is necessary. Furthermore, our investment in modern client support, including a new portal that provides owners direct access to clinical information and wellness reminders, ensures that you can focus less on administration and more on direct patient care. Located in Laytonsville, Maryland, our practice has been an essential fixture in the local area for over three decades. This deep history ensures a highly loyal client base that trusts our approach to veterinary care. You will be serving a community that values long-term relationships and appreciates compassionate, thorough medicine. We are looking for teammates ready to build lasting connections within this welcoming Maryland locale.

• We 9999re Hiring: Full-Time Veterinary Assistant
• Laytonsville Veterinary Practice – Laytonsville, MD
• laytonsvillevet.com
• 5910 Sundown Road, Laytonsville, MD 20882
• Love Veterinary Medicine and Want to Work with a Team That Feels Like Family?
• We 99re looking for a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our incredible team in Laytonsville, MD!

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, love caring for animals, and want to work alongside teammates who genuinely support one another, we\'d love to meet you.

What You\'ll Bring to the Team

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.

How You\'re Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

• Competitive Compensation
• Health & Wellbeing
• Financial Security
• Commitment to Growth
• The Power of a Network
• Valuable Perks

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America\u2019s Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact [e-mail] with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.