Veterinary Assistant

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Subsidized backup childcare

Student loan support

Free CE courses

Pet perks and discounts

Job summary

Thrive Germantown is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to play a key role in providing end-to-end care for our patients. You will assist veterinarians, facilitate outpatient treatments, and support admissions and discharges within a community-oriented hospital.

We offer opportunities for growth through ThriveU continuing education, leadership workshops, and a culture rooted in local community values with the backing of Thrive's national resources.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical experience in a veterinary setting required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care and maintain positive patient flow.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems and obtain relevant health histories from clients.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and Thrive Membership options, medications, and added treatments.
• Use safe restraining techniques and keep treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs clean and organized.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About You

You’llplayan important rolein pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care offacilitatingoutpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Description

Veterinary Assistant

Full-Time

Thrive Pet Healthcare

Germantown, MD

About You

You’llplayan important rolein pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care offacilitatingoutpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

The success of your patients’carematters to you, and your success matters to us.

Your Experience & Skills

• 1-2 years of clinical experience in a veterinary setting required


• High School Diploma or equivalent

Thrive Germantown is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Thrive Germantown,you’llfeel the warmth and culture of a small hospital. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits ofThrive'snational resources.

You’reWillingAndAble To

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients


• Assistveterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity andmaintainpositive patient flow


• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additionaltreatments


• Assistinmaintainingrelevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems


• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients andmaintainmedical charts


• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs


• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members

You’llGrow with Us

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses -ThriveU


• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills


• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

• Competitive pay


• 401(k) with employer match


• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health


• Paid parental leave


• Purr-entalleave for when you adopt a pet


• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care


• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning


• FREE CE courses


• Petperksand veterinary service discounts


• Student loan support tools andassistance


• Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience withahourly pay rate starting at $21 - $24/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership,HereFurYouHelpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story andjoin where#WeThriveTogether.