Veterinary Technician Assistant

Doc-Side-Veterinary-Medical-Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Uniform allowance

Employee pet care discounts

Job summary

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our skilled team. This full-time position offers growth in a collaborative hospital that values technicians and their professional development.

You will build client relationships, assist with examinations and surgeries, perform venipuncture and catheter placement, monitor anesthesia, and support a wide range of diagnostic and preventive care. A positive, team-oriented attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include building client relationships and delivering compassionate patient care.
• Techs must handle and restrain dogs, cats, and exotic patients with safety.
• Obtain patient histories and monitor vital signs.
• Assist with examinations, treatments, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters, administer SQ/IV medications.
• Assist with surgical procedures and dental care including radiographs.
• Run in-house lab tests and assist with radiographic quality control.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to ensure outstanding care.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with clients while delivering compassionate patient care
• Safely handle and restrain dogs, cats, and exotic patients
• Obtain patient histories and collect vital signs
• Assist with examinations and treatment plans
• Perform venipuncture and place intravenous catheters
• Administer medications (SQ and IV)
• Monitor patients under anesthesia
• Assist with surgical procedures
• Perform dental prophylaxis and dental radiographs
• Apply bandages and provide nursing care
• Run in-house laboratory diagnostics and obtain quality radiographs
• Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to provide outstanding medical care

Skills

Patient care

Client communication

Vital signs

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dental radiographs

Bandaging

Lab diagnostics

Team collaboration

Job description

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 / hour

Description

Veterinary Technician Assistant Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center | Baltimore, MD

Are you ready to grow your skills alongside a team that truly values veterinary technicians? At Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center, our technicians are trusted, empowered, and encouraged to practice at the top of their abilities. If you're passionate about exceptional patient care, enjoy a collaborative environment, and are looking for a hospital that invests in your growth, we'd love to meet you.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Build meaningful relationships with clients while delivering compassionate patient care
• Safely handle and restrain dogs, cats, and exotic patients
• Obtain patient histories and collect vital signs
• Assist with examinations and treatment plans
• Perform venipuncture and place intravenous catheters
• Administer medications (SQ and IV)
• Monitor patients under anesthesia
• Assist with surgical procedures
• Perform dental prophylaxis and dental radiographs
• Apply bandages and provide nursing care
• Run in-house laboratory diagnostics and obtain quality radiographs
• Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to provide outstanding medical care

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

We believe caring for our team is just as important as caring for our patients.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Continuing education support and career development opportunities
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet care discounts
• A supportive team that encourages learning, mentorship, and professional growth

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training

Why Doc-Side?

Located in Baltimore's vibrant Fells Point neighborhood, Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center provides advanced, compassionate care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Our Fear Free Certified team is committed to creating a low-stress experience for every patient while delivering high-quality medicine.