Veterinary Assistant

Abbey-Animal-Hospital; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbey Animal Hospital in Nottingham, Maryland, is seeking a dependable Veterinary Assistant to join a busy small-animal practice.

You will work closely with veterinarians and the team, assisting with wellness, exams, diagnostics, animal restraint, and client communication while maintaining clean, organized treatment areas.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, accurate documentation, and supporting patients from admission to discharge.

Qualifications

• Dependable, compassionate, and motivated Veterinary Assistant
• Team player with a focus on excellent patient care
• Willing to jump in wherever the team needs help

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during wellness, sick, urgent-care, and follow-up appointments
• Restraining dogs and cats safely for exams and treatments
• Prepare patients and treatment areas before and during appointments
• Monitor patient comfort and communicate concerns to the veterinarian
• Assist with nail trims, ear cleaning, and other treatments as directed
• Care for hospitalized and day-admission patients
• Help ensure treatments are documented and accurate
• Maintain patient information and assist with medical records and invoicing
• Assist with radiographs, dental procedures, and anesthesia setup

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Abbey Animal Hospital | Nottingham, Maryland

Abbey Animal Hospital is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

We are a privately owned, established small-animal hospital that believes great veterinary medicine starts with taking the time to do things well. Our appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes so our doctors and team can educate clients, answer questions, and provide thoughtful, individualized care to every patient.

We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a busy, collaborative hospital, takes pride in excellent patient care, communicates well, and is willing to jump in wherever the team needs help.

What You'll Do

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll work closely with our veterinarians and support team throughout the hospital. Responsibilities include:

Patient & Appointment Care

• Assist veterinarians during wellness, sick, urgent-care, and follow-up appointments
• Safely and compassionately restrain dogs and cats for examinations, diagnostics, and treatments
• Help prepare patients and treatment areas before and during appointments
• Monitor patient comfort and behavior and communicate concerns or changes to the veterinarian
• Assist with nail trims, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, medication administration, and other treatments as directed
• Care for hospitalized and day-admission patients, including feeding, walking, monitoring, cleaning, and carrying out assigned treatments
• Help ensure patient treatments and services are completed and accurately documented
• Maintain accurate patient information and assist with medical record documentation and invoicing

Diagnostics, Surgery & Dentistry

• Assist with radiographs and diagnostic procedures
• Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures
• Assist with anesthesia setup and patient monitoring within your training and responsibilities
• Assist veterinarians and the surgical team during procedures as needed
• Assist with dental procedures and dental radiographs based on training and experience
• Clean, package, sterilize, and properly store surgical and dental instruments
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked treatment and procedural areas

Client Communication

• Help clients feel welcomed, informed, and supported throughout their pet's visit
• Reinforce veterinarian recommendations and accurately relay information provided by the medical team
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients in person and by phone
• Help educate clients about preventive care and their pet's health within the scope of the Veterinary Assistant role
• Assist with patient admission and discharge as needed

Hospital & Team Support

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized, and safe environment throughout the hospital
• Restock examination rooms, tr