Veterinary Assistant

Mount Airy Veterinary Associates; Mount Airy (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mount Airy Veterinary Associates in Mount Airy, Maryland is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our small animal practice. The role supports veterinarians during outpatient exams and treatment, delivering high-quality, compassionate care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets, while serving as a key link between veterinarians and clients.

We value a positive, team-oriented mindset and offer opportunities to grow with us.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills with familiarity in PM software and MS Office.
• Experience with animals preferred; veterinary background valued.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Able to work safely around chemicals, anesthetic gases, and zoonotic diseases.
• Maintain composure and professionalism in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, professional care to patients and clients at all times.
• Communicate clearly with clients, doctors, and team members, including answering phones and routing inquiries.
• Assist the veterinarian during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Safely restrain animals using low-stress handling techniques.
• Administer medications, vaccines, collect lab samples, and perform basic lab tests as directed.
• Create, review, and enter treatment plans in the medical record system.
• Educate clients on vaccines, medications, and care plans.
• Record patient information and maintain organized medical records.
• Enter charges and assist with client checkout as needed.
• Keep exam rooms and hospital spaces clean, stocked, and well maintained.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and support for hospital operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Practice management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mt. Airy Veterinary Associates is a small animal practice located in beautiful Mount Airy, Maryland, conveniently located near Frederick and Germantown. We care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets—and we’re lucky to have an amazing community of clients who trust us with their pets.

We believe great veterinary care starts with a strong team. Our doctors are supportive, approachable, and invested in helping team members grow at every level. We value the ideas and feedback ofevery role in the hospital and encourage open, respectful conversations about how we can improve—for our patients, our clients, and each other.

We’re looking for positive, team-oriented people who enjoy working with others, take pride in great customer service, and genuinely want every client and patient to have a great experience. If you’re someone who wants to learn, contribute, and be part of a team that continues to grow together, we’d love to meet you.

Veterinary Assistant | Mount Airy Veterinary Associates | Mt. Airy, Maryland

Compensation: $17-22/hour, commensurate with licensure and experience

Position Summary:

The Veterinary Assistant provides essential support to the veterinarian during outpatient exams and throughout the diagnosis and treatment of patients. They care forall patients,assistwith medical procedures, and help ensure each patient receives high-quality, compassionate care. In this role, the Veterinary Assistant also serves as a key connection between the veterinarian and clients. Through exceptional service and communication, the Veterinary Assistant helps build trust and foster lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

We'd love to learn a little about you! Please include a brief cover letter sharing why you're interested in veterinary medicine, what makes you want to join MAVA, and your career goals. Whether you're looking to grow with us or gain experience toward your next step, we'd love to know how we can support you.

PrimaryResponsibilities:

• Provides compassionate, professional care to patients and clients at all times.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients, doctors, and team members, including answering phones and routing inquiries as needed.
• Handles sensitive client situations with empathy and discretion, escalating medical questions appropriately.
• Assists the veterinarian during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Safely restrains animals of varying sizes and temperaments using low-stress handling techniques.
• Administers medications, draws up vaccines, collects lab samples, and performs basic lab tests as directed.
• Creates, reviews, and enters treatment plans accurately in the medical record system.
• Educates clients on common vaccinations, medications, and treatment protocols to ensure understanding of care plans and follow-up recommendations.
• Accurately records patient information and maintains organized, up-to-date medical records.
• Enters charges accurately and assists with the client check-out process, including processing payments when needed.
• Ensures exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital spaces are clean, stocked, and well maintained.
• Demonstrates consistent reliability, punctuality, and commitment to supporting patients, clients, and hospital operations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalentrequired.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use practice management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Previousexperience working with animals preferred; veterinary or animal care background strongly valued.
• Able to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids.
• Maintains composure and professionalism in emotionally challenging or high-stresssituations.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Hours:

• Must be able toworka flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.

Compensation and Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.

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As set forth in Mount Airy Veterinary Associates ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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