Veterinary Assistant

Innovetive Petcare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic veterinary team in a full-time role where your skills will be utilized to their fullest potential. This position offers a chance to work in a technician-oriented practice, providing essential care to animals while ensuring effective communication with clients and the team. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and career development opportunities. If you're passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with veterinary experience preferred.
• Must communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Handle and restrain animals safely during procedures.
• Assist in surgical procedures and monitor anesthesia.

Skills

Effective communication

Animal handling and restraint

Venipuncture

Surgical assistance

Laboratory testing

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year of veterinary medicine experience

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Compensation: $17.50 - $22.00 / hour

Description

We are adding a full-time Veterinary Technician to our team! As a technician-oriented practice, we utilize our nursing staff to their fullest potential- giving you the opportunity to use your hard-earned skills. In addition to our great benefits package, you will enjoy employee discounts and a uniform allowance.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Effective communication with both clients & team
• Safe handling & restraint of animals
• Obtain vitals & medical history
• Venipuncture
• Place intravenous catheters
• Administer medications SQ & IV
• Administer & monitor anesthesia
• Surgical assistance
• Dental prophylaxis
• Bandaging
• Laboratory testing & radiography

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• High school diploma or GED required
• Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
• Must be a bright, friendly, and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients, visitors, veterinarians, and other hospital staff. (It’s okay if you talk to animals, too!)
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
• Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training