Veterinary Assistant

Dream Team Elite | Powered by DVMElite; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Reimbursement Plan

Paid Holidays

PTO

Retirement Plan

Continuing Education

Discounted pet care for family members

Job summary

Breton Veterinary Hospital in Leonardtown, MD is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to join our busy practice. You will support veterinarians and technicians, learn quickly, and help provide excellent patient care in a friendly team.

Starting pay ranges from $18 to $21 per hour, with opportunities for benefits and growth as you gain experience. Training is provided to build your skills and confidence in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of customer service experience, in person and over the phone, preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; adapt style as needed.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple requests simultaneously.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Desire to be part of a fun work family.

Responsibilities

• Safely restrain pets during exams and treatments using best practices.
• Ensure kennels are clean and provide comfortable accommodations.
• Prepare medications with high accuracy.
• Update patient records and notes in the electronic file.
• Assist with curbside service by guiding pets in and out.
• Communicate with clients about visits and care.

Job description

Do you love animals and want to dedicate your time to helping them live long, healthy lives? If so, this opportunity is the position for you!

A busy and successful Veterinary Practice in Leonardtown is in search of an enthusiastic and energetic Veterinary Assistant to join the team. If you have the following qualifications apply today!

Primary Responsibilities

Training is available for candidates who possess exemplary communication skills and are passionate about learning to help care for pets!

Veterinary Assistants play a vital role in supporting the Veterinarians and Technicians who provide excellent patient care. After your training is complete, your primary responsibilities will be:

• Using best practices to safely restrain pets during exams and treatment.
• Making sure the pets staying in the kennels have clean and comfortable accommodations.
• Preparing mediations with the highest accuracy.
• Updating patient records and notes regarding care in their electronic file.
• Assisting with curbside service by escorting pets into and out of the practice.
• Communicating with clients about their pet’s visit and care.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience providing top-notch customer service both in person and over the phone is strongly preferred
• Truly superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt your style to meet the needs of the person you are communicating with
• The ability to effectively prioritize and meet multiple requests at one time.
• Must be tech savvy with the ability to learn new software quickly.
• The desire to become part of a fun work family!

Hours & Availability

This is a full time opening! Your availability should align with our hours of operation as follows:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8am - 6pm
• Wednesday: 8am - 2pm
• Saturday: 9am - 1pm

Compensation & Benefits

Our amazing team members can expect competitive pay and great benefits! The starting range for this position is $18 to $21 per hour, dependent upon education and/or experience.

Available benefits include:

• Healthcare Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Retirement Plan
• Continuing Education
• Discounted pet care for your own furry family members
• And more!

About Us

Dr. Fenwick became a veterinarian for three simple reasons: a love of animals, an obsession with learning, and the desire to put her passion for medicine to use helping others. She recalls sitting in the pasture with her horse as a nine-year-old and realizing that she could spend time with animals, keep learning every day, and make a difference by choosing one career path: veterinary medicine. Dr. Fenwick hasn't looked back since!

Breton Veterinary Hospital has proudly provided exceptional veterinary care to the community of Leonardtown, and surrounding areas since 1990. As a valued member of this team you will enjoy a fun, friendly practice culture with caring, supportive leadership.