Veterinary Assistant: 4-Day Week, CE Support & Benefits

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with a total company match up t

Generous paid time off and flexible s 

Continuing education allowance and pro

Mental Health Resources

Company paid bonding leave or

Job summary

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant for the Gaithersburg MD clinic. You will help reimagine the veterinary experience while working in a supportive, team-focused environment with state-of-the-art training facilities and the latest technology.

You’ll perform routine tasks under the supervision of DVM/LVT, assist with treatments, handle patient transport, radiography, medication filling, and maintain clean, safe kennels.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in an animal hospital preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Bringing clients/patients to exam rooms and obtaining history
• Collecting voided urine/fecal samples
• Assisting DVM/LVT with treatments
• Executing treatment orders
• Keeping cages clean and sanitized
• Walking, feeding, and picking up after animals
• Cleaning duties as needed (Laundry, Dishes, Mopping, etc...)
• Communicating with client via phone and in-person
• Taking/assisting in taking radiographs
• Filling prescribed medication
• Restraining animals
• Have a basic understanding of prescribed medications

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant for the Gaithersburg MD clinic. You will help reimagine the veterinary experience while working in a supportive, team-focused environment with state-of-the-art training facilities and the latest technology.

You’ll perform routine tasks under the supervision of DVM/LVT, assist with treatments, handle patient transport, radiography, medication filling, and maintain clean, safe kennels.