Veterinary Assistant – All Experience Levels Welcome to Apply!

Shelby American, Inc.; Essex (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Receive an opportunity as a Veterinary Assistant with a leading veterinary practice where your passion for animals meets your career goals. This role offers diverse responsibilities, competitive pay, and an array of benefits including health insurance and continuing education. Join a supportive team that's dedicated to making lives better—four paws at a time!

Benefits

Scrub Allowance

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

401k

Continuing Education

Employee Pet Discount

Qualifications

• Veterinary experience preferred but not required.
• Able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Comfortable handling animals and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe and effective patient handling and restraint.
• Support technicians and veterinarians in treatments and procedures.
• Provide thoughtful client service.

Skills

Passionate about animals

Adaptable multitasker

Tech-savvy

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Now Hiring: Veterinary Assistant Superstars
Unleash your passion. Grow your skills. Make tails wag.

Ready to launch or level up your career in veterinary medicine? Whether you're taking your first steps into the field or already a seasoned pro at supporting superheroes in scrubs, Essex Middle River Veterinary Center is looking for enthusiastic, compassionate Veterinary Assistants of all experience levels to join our upbeat, high-performing, and yes—slightly pet-hair-covered—team!

We’re currently hiring for both part-time and full-time positions, offering competitive pay ranging from $15–$21/hour, based on experience, with opportunities for overtime. We offer a robust benefits package for both part-time and full-time team members, with offerings that vary based on employment status. Each package is thoughtfully designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. See below for more details!

What You’ll Do Depends on Your Experience:

• Practice safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Prep lab samples and assist with diagnostics
• Support technicians and veterinarians in treatments, procedures, and surgery
• Keep exam rooms, surgical suites, and supplies running like clockwork
• Provide thoughtful, timely, and friendly client service
• Help care for boarding pets like they’re your own
• Use our practice management software to enter SOAP notes, update records, and support continuity of care
• Educate clients, assist in emergencies, and recover patients with confidence (for experienced assistants)

What We Offer:

• A supportive, team-first environment that cheers your growth
• On-the-job training and clear paths for advancement
• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive pay based on your experience and contributions
• Daily doses of puppy breath, purring kittens, and purpose

Full-Time Benefits Package:

• Scrub Allowance: Eligible on the first day
• Paid Holidays: Six Paid Holidays (Eligible on the first day)
• Paid Time Off: Forty hours first year (accrued)
• Health Insurance: (medical, dental, vision): Single and Family, the first of the month after sixty days of employment
• Supplemental Insurance:(e.g. life insurance, critical illness, etc.) the first of the month after sixty days of employment
• 401k: the first of the month following hire date (twenty-one or older), match after one year if minimum hours worked are met/maintained
• Other Benefits: Continuing Education, Training Opportunities, RVT/LVT/CVT Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Wellness Resources, Employee Pet Discount

Part-Time Benefits Package:

• Scrub Allowance: Eligible on the first day
• Maryland Safe/Sick Leave: one hour for every thirty hours that an employee works up to a maximum of forty hours
• 401k: the first of the month following hire date (twenty-one or older), match after one year if minimum hours worked are met/maintained
• Health Insurance: (medical, dental, vision): Single and Family, will be notified of eligibility once and if the employee meets ACA guidelines based on hours worked
• Other Benefits: Continuing Education, Training Opportunities, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Wellness Resources, Employee Pet Discount

Requirements

Who You Are:

• Passionate about animals and eager to learn
• Adaptable multitasker—comfortable going from cuddles to cleaning
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using computers
• Able to type at least 30 words per minute
• Willing to grow your skills—from restraint to surgical prep and client education
• High school diploma or GED required
• Veterinary experience preferred, but not required
• Able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently
• Physically capable of standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout your shift
• Comfortable handling animals, equipment, and supplies with hands and arms

Apply Today!

Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, let’s chat! Join a team where your work matters, your teammates have your back, and your future is full of potential.

Send your resume and a quick note about why you’re awesome!

Let’s make lives better—four paws at a time.