Veterinary Assistant - Full-Time with Benefits & Pet Discount

Festival Veterinary Clinic; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet discount

401(k) with match

Referral bonus

Job summary

Festival Veterinary Clinic in Harford County, Maryland, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support our veterinarians, technicians, and staff in delivering compassionate care. You will prepare exam rooms, assist during examinations, handle animals safely, and help with basic lab work.

We offer benefits including medical/dental/vision, retirement, PTO, pet discount, and a generous 401(k) match. This full-time role schedules Monday-Friday with rotating Saturdays; strong communication with clients

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting is required.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

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.

Skills

Animal care experience

Vet setting experience

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Festival Veterinary Clinic in Harford County, Maryland, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support our veterinarians, technicians, and staff in delivering compassionate care. You will prepare exam rooms, assist during examinations, handle animals safely, and help with basic lab work.

We offer benefits including medical/dental/vision, retirement, PTO, pet discount, and a generous 401(k) match. This full-time role schedules Monday-Friday with rotating Saturdays; strong communication with clients