Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Flexible Hours, Benefits

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Eastern Animal Hospital in Baltimore has served the community for over 30 years, offering wellness care, urgent care, surgery, doggie daycare and luxury boarding in a state-of-the-art facility. We are AAHA accredited and operate on-site with an ICU and extended hours.

We prioritize work-life balance with flexible scheduling, paid time off, mental health support, professional development, ongoing training, and a clear path for career growth for our team.

Qualifications

• Weekend work required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Lift patients and equipment up to 25 pounds
• Follow OSHA safety techniques and PPE
• Basic math for medication dosages
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, practice software)
• Strong communication to ensure patient safety

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets and assist with surgical procedures
• Take histories, vitals, and weights during outpatient exams
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures
• Obtain samples and perform in-house lab testing
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following safety procedures
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams
• Administer medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Clean and restock exam rooms and maintain equipment
• Communicate with veterinarians and team about client discussions and care plans
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Skills

Weekend availability

Veterinary experience

Communication skills

Job description

Eastern Animal Hospital in Baltimore has served the community for over 30 years, offering wellness care, urgent care, surgery, doggie daycare and luxury boarding in a state-of-the-art facility. We are AAHA accredited and operate on-site with an ICU and extended hours.

We prioritize work-life balance with flexible scheduling, paid time off, mental health support, professional development, ongoing training, and a clear path for career growth for our team.