Veterinary Assistant in a busy specialty hospital

Veterinary Neurology & Imaging of the Chesapeake; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a busy specialty hospital as a Veterinary Assistant, offering support in neurology and advanced diagnostic services. The position includes full-time benefits and opportunities for growth into a technician role. Team members will engage directly with pet owners and participate in critical patient care alongside experienced veterinarians.

Benefits

401K

Health insurance

Pet insurance

Life/accident/disability insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Ability to restrain animals for procedures.
• Minimum qualifications require passing a background check.
• Full-time availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care of hospitalized patients including feeding and observation.
• Assist in surgery and sterilize instruments.
• Manage appointments with the Vet Neurologist.

Skills

Animal restraint

Basic patient care

Laboratory tests

Public relations

Job description

Veterinary Assistant in a busy specialty hospital

Join us as a Veterinary Assistant at Veterinary Neurology & Imaging of the Chesapeake, a fast-paced specialty practice located within the Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Position Overview

We are seeking full-time Technician Assistants interested in neurology. This role offers growth opportunities into a technician position. Hours are Monday - Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays. The position supports our advanced diagnostic imaging services (MRI and CT), hyperbaric oxygen chamber, and surgical caseload for three full-time neurologists.

Major Duties

• ICU: Care of hospitalized patients including cage cleaning, walking, feeding, and observation.
• Surgery: Assist with cleaning, setting up, breaking down the operating room, and sterilizing instruments.
• Patients: Restrain animals for procedures, administer oral medications, assess changes in animal health, and understand neuro conditions.
• Public Relations: Maintain a professional, cheerful, and helpful attitude when interacting with pet owners and team members.
• Laboratory: Perform lab tests, prepare CSF, and complete lab forms.
• Assisting: Animal restraint, prescription filling, and computer data entry.
• Appointments: Manage appointments with our Vet Neurologist.

Benefits

Full-time benefits include bonuses, 401K, health and pet insurance, life/accident/disability insurance, professional dues, CE, uniform allowance, and paid time off.

Requirements

All hires must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug test.

Compensation

Salary ranges from $21.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Additional Information

For more about our practice, visit www.VNIOC.com.