Veterinary Assistant (Day Shift) - Falls Road Animal Hospital

PetVet Care Centers; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support (Calm app,

CE stipends and career development

Relief fund for team members facing in

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Falls Road Animal Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join the team. The role supports veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, equipment care, patient restraint, and client communication, with opportunities across emergency, routine medicine, and surgery support.

The hospital operates 24/7 with a culture focused on compassionate care for pets and people, offering a diverse benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working in veterinary hospitals is required.
• Experience in anesthesia monitoring is preferred.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, record weight and vitals on arrival.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with medications and patient restraint.
• Perform duties across clinical and clerical tasks as directed.
• Maintain medical records and ensure compliance with safety and wellness regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of hospital, equipment, kennels and facilities.
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness and treatment plans.
• Monitor and assist in surgery & anesthesia as needed.

Skills

Veterinary hospital experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Age 18+

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Falls Road Animal Hospital is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Falls Road Animal Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland is founded by Dr. Kim Hammond more than 30 years ago and has grown into one of the most celebrated veterinary practices in the country, caring for over 100,000 patients a year and earning recognition as ranking in the top 1% of practices nationwide. Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, the hospital offers a full spectrum of care — from preventive wellness and surgery to avian and exotic pet medicine — and is well-known for emergency care for birds, reptiles, and small mammals from across Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications

• Experience working in veterinary hospitals required.
• Experience in Anesthesia monitoring is preferred.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Schedule

• Five 10-hour shifts or Four 10-hour shifts, variable days, weekends and holidays required

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$16 — $26 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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