Veterinary Assistant

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Free CE courses

Student loan support tools

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Veterinary Assistant in Germantown, MD to provide vital care for pets. This full-time role includes supporting veterinarians, maintaining medical records, and advocating for pet health. You'll enjoy a starting hourly pay of $21–$24 based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) and mental health resources.

Join Thrive Pet Healthcare and enhance your career through growth opportunities and a vibrant community focused on pet well-being.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records.

Skills

Clinical experience in a veterinary setting

Client communication

Team support and mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

You'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life‑changing work ranges from hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests to supporting services including admitting and discharging patients.

Position Details

Veterinary Assistant

Full‑time

Location: Germantown, MD

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical 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.

Qualifications

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

Professional Development

Here, you can grow your career through access to comprehensive learning and skill‑set programs, including:

• 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.

Compensation

Negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $21–$24 per hour.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health.
• Paid parental leave.
• Purr‑ental leave 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.
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts.
• Student loan support tools and assistance.
• 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.

About Thrive Pet Healthcare

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community. 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.