Vet Tech Assistant – Flexible Scheduling & Growth

PetMedic - Edgewater; Edgewater (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three-day weekends

Eight weeks of vacation

Flexible PTO

Penn Foster externship site

Job summary

PetMedic Edgewater is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join a fast-paced urgent-care inspired team. The hospital emphasizes mentorship, learning, and real patient impact, with no overnights or holiday shifts.

The role supports a collaborative culture; you’ll gain clinical exposure while working alongside experienced doctors who love to teach and mentor. Penn Foster externship involvement demonstrates commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary in-clinic experience.
• Eager to learn and welcome coaching.
• Enjoy celebrating and supporting teammates.
• Calm and organized during busy shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with outpatient urgent care and treatments.
• Restrain dogs and cats safely for exams and procedures.
• Obtain patient histories and vital signs.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect urine samples.
• Administer medications (PO, SQ, IM, IV).
• Perform CBC, chemistry panels, electrolytes, urinalysis.
• Take full-body digital radiographs.
• Calculate dosages and prepare treatments.
• Review discharge instructions with clients.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment area.
• Communicate compassionately with clients.

Job description

PetMedic Edgewater is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join a fast-paced urgent-care inspired team. The hospital emphasizes mentorship, learning, and real patient impact, with no overnights or holiday shifts.

The role supports a collaborative culture; you’ll gain clinical exposure while working alongside experienced doctors who love to teach and mentor. Penn Foster externship involvement demonstrates commitment to professional growth.