Vet Technician Assistant - Hands-On Care & Growth Path

Harbor View Vet; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Career development opportunities

CE programs provided by AmeriVet at no

Job summary

Harbor View Veterinary Hospital in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join a compassionate team. You will assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgeries, safely handle animals, administer medications and vaccines, and help with diagnostic tasks while maintaining accurate patient records.

Responsibilities include educating clients, handling communications, and coordinating appointments.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
• Strong animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Certification (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Safely handle and restrain animals; administer medications and vaccines.
• Collect lab samples, take radiographs and maintain accurate patient records.
• Educate clients on pet care and ensure a clean, organized work environment.
• Client communications via phone calls, email and text messaging; check-in/out and scheduling.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Animal handling

Communication & teamwork

Education

AVMA-accredited Vet Tech program

Job description

Harbor View Veterinary Hospital in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join a compassionate team. You will assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgeries, safely handle animals, administer medications and vaccines, and help with diagnostic tasks while maintaining accurate patient records.

Responsibilities include educating clients, handling communications, and coordinating appointments.