Veterinary Technician Assistant

Queenstown Veterinary Hospital Western Shore Veterinary Hospital; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, vision insurance

Simple IRA with employer matching

Pet benefits

Job summary

Queenstown Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our privately owned small animal practices in Queenstown, MD and Annapolis, MD. We value dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented staff who enjoy caring for animals and supporting client service.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of veterinary experience, can safely handle dogs and cats, and work well with clinicians and fellow staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience in a clinical setting.
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats safely and compassionately.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willing to learn and take direction from veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with appointments and procedures.
• Safely restrain and handle patients.
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Assist with patient intake and discharge.
• Obtain and record patient weights and basic history information.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, treatment areas, and equipment.
• Assist with laboratory samples and basic in-house diagnostics.
• Provide general patient care, including monitoring hospitalized patients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment.
• Provide compassionate care to patients and their owners.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Animal handling

Job description

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Join Our Veterinary Team!

We are seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our privately owned small animal veterinary practices in Queenstown, MD and Annapolis, MD. We are looking for a dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented individual who enjoys working with animals and providing excellent patient care.

The Ideal Candidate

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats safely and compassionately
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work well as part of a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to learn and take direction from veterinarians and veterinary technicians
• Professional, positive attitude with excellent client and patient service skills

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with appointments and procedures
• Safely restrain and handle patients
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
• Assist with patient intake and discharge
• Obtain and record patient weights and basic history information
• Clean and disinfect kennels, treatment areas, and equipment
• Assist with laboratory samples and basic in-house diagnostics
• Provide general patient care, including monitoring hospitalized patients
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment
• Provide compassionate care to patients and their owners

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
• Health, dental, vision and short/long-term disability insurance
• PTO
• Simple IRA with employer matching
• Pet benefits
• A privately owned practice where your contributions are valued
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinary professionals who are committed to excellent patient care

Experience: Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience required.

Schedule: Full-time, no nights or weekends