Veterinary Assistant

Medical Management International, Inc.; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 25,347 - 32,387; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Medical and life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Legal and identity protection benefits

Exclusive discounts on products and services

Job summary

VCA Inc. in Waldorf, MD, seeks a Veterinary Assistant integral to the veterinary team. This role supports veterinarians in ensuring quality care and safety for pets and clients. Responsibilities include patient flow management, client education on wellness plans, and mentoring team members.

A competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, and more. Candidates are preferred to have completed a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent training.

Qualifications

• Expected to perform skills of a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program.
• Ability to aid in the efficiency of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicate with the veterinarian and veterinary technicians.
• Carry out procedures requiring no veterinarian assistance.
• Adhere to hospital standards for pet safety and cleanliness.
• Educate clients on Optimum Wellness Plans.
• Mentor other team members.

Skills

Action-oriented

Customer focused

Good listener

Effective communicator

Caring for those who care

Education

Certificate from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients and other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicate with the veterinarian and veterinary technicians.
• Carry out or set up procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance.
• Adhere to hospital standards that keep pets safe and treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs clean and organized.
• Educate clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans® and the importance of preventive care.
• Mentor other members of the hospital team.

Commitment Beyond Qualifications

Veterinary Assistants are expected to be action‑oriented, customer focused, good listeners, effective communicators, and caring for those who care. They should follow our Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom.

Qualifications

Preferred Education: Certificate of completion from a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Experience: Ability to perform all required skills of a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program at a level that aids in the efficiency of the practice.

Benefits

All Veterinary Assistants receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401(k) participation and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance (based on eligibility).
• Short‑and long‑term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Paid parental leave.
• Continuing education allowance (eligible positions).
• Backup child and elder care resources.
• Fertility and family building support.
• Digital exercise therapy program.
• Legal, identity protection, and commuter benefits.
• Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for pets.
• Exclusive discounts on products and services.

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full‑time associates are eligible for all benefit programs (student debt program available for full‑time DVMs only). Part‑time associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*).

Equal Opportunity Employment

Banfield Pet Hospital® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Pay Range

$18.40 - $23.51 hourly.