Veterinary Assistant - Growth-Minded Animal Care Team

GoodVets; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Collaborative culture

Job summary

GoodVets is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support doctors and technicians in delivering high-quality care while keeping the hospital clean, stocked, and welcoming. You will interact with animals and pet parents in a fast-paced, growth-minded team environment, contributing to a gold-standard experience.

This is a hands-on role with opportunities to grow skills, collaborate with colleagues, and advance within a nationwide network of modern animal hospitals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in animal care or veterinary setting (preferred).
• A compassionate, team-first attitude and strong communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• A proactive mindset with a desire to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, organized exam rooms, kennels, and treatment areas.
• Feed, walk, bathe, and monitor hospitalized and boarding patients.
• Safely restrain animals for exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Collect and label samples for diagnostic testing.
• Prepare surgical and exam rooms, including sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Observe and report signs of illness, distress, or abnormal behavior.
• Keep exam and treatment areas fully stocked with necessary supplies.
• Assist with medication dispensing and ensure accurate patient records.
• Support technicians in prepping patients for surgery, imaging, and diagnostics.
• Stand, walk, and move throughout the hospital for extended periods; lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work safely around anesthesia, radiation, and potential exposure to infectious diseases.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Team player

Multitasking

Flexible schedule

Job description

GoodVets is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support doctors and technicians in delivering high-quality care while keeping the hospital clean, stocked, and welcoming. You will interact with animals and pet parents in a fast-paced, growth-minded team environment, contributing to a gold-standard experience.

This is a hands-on role with opportunities to grow skills, collaborate with colleagues, and advance within a nationwide network of modern animal hospitals.