Veterinary Assistant: Caring Care + Pet Discount & 401(k)

Fallston Vet; Fallston (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet discount

401(k) match

Referral bonus

Uniform allowance

Team lunches

Job summary

Fallston Veterinary Clinic in Harford County, Maryland is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join a dedicated team. You will assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, prepare rooms, manage supplies, and help with essential procedures while delivering compassionate pet care.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional Saturdays, a salary of $16.00–$20.00 per hour, and benefits like pet discounts and retirement planning support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Technical know-how for disinfection, administering medications, and using diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits.
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
• Greet clients and their pets, complete the appointment sign-in process, confirm appointment details, and escort clients to exam rooms.
• Ensure accurate service and product sales accounting, handle payments, process credit/debit cards, and schedule future appointments.
• Answer client calls for appointments, hospital inquiries, medication refills, and other requests. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-ups.

Skills

Animal handling

Vet equipment use

Medication administration

Diagnostic equipment

Medical records

Client communication

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterilization equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Fallston Veterinary Clinic in Harford County, Maryland is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join a dedicated team. You will assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, prepare rooms, manage supplies, and help with essential procedures while delivering compassionate pet care.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional Saturdays, a salary of $16.00–$20.00 per hour, and benefits like pet discounts and retirement planning support.