Wheaton Animal Hospital - Part-Time Surgical/Appointment Veterinary Assistant

Wheaton Animal Hospital - Part-Time Surgical/Appointment Veterinary Assistant Kensington, Maryland, United States Wheaton Animal Hospital , located in Kensington, Maryland just outside of Washington D.C. and Baltimore, has been providing quality, compassionate care for Maryland's pets since 1947. Treating dogs, cats, and exotic animals, our team is staffed by compassionate professionals focused on providing pet care in a relaxed environment. Our facility offers modern technology and a wide range of services, including wellness care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and emergency care. With more than sixty years of experience, the Wheaton Animal Hospital team are tried and true specialists whose goal is the safekeeping of our small animal patients. Part-Time Surgical/Appointment Veterinary Assistant - Wheaton Animal Hospital - Kensington, Maryland Position Summary: The Veterinary Assistant plays a vital role in assisting veterinarians and the medical support team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care to pets and their families. This position is responsible for performing a variety of technical, clinical, and client education duties that enhance efficiency, promote a safe and collaborative hospital environment, and elevate the overall client experience. The Veterinary Technician also assists in maintaining consistent, excellent medical standards and operational flow. Primary Responsibilities: Provides compassionate, professional care to patients and clients at all times. Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients, doctors, and team members, including answering phones and routing inquiries as needed. Handles sensitive client situations with empathy and discretion, escalating medical questions appropriately. Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized patients, including IV catheter placement, medication administration, and ongoing monitoring. Assists the veterinarian during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures. Safely restrains animals of varying sizes and temperaments using low-stress handling techniques. Administers medications, draws up vaccines, collects lab samples, and performs basic lab tests as directed. Educates clients on common vaccinations, medications, and treatment protocols to ensure understanding of care plans and follow‑up recommendations. Accurately records patient information and maintains organized, up-to-date medical records. Enters charges accurately and assists with the client check‑out process, including processing payments when needed. Ensures exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital spaces are clean, stocked, and well maintained. Demonstrates consistent reliability, punctuality, and commitment to supporting patients, clients, and hospital operations. Prepare, monitor, and recover patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout all phases of care. Assistveterinarians during examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures, providing proper restraint, preparation, and patient monitoring. Perform laboratory diagnostics including urinalysis, hematology,fecals, and cytology; accurately document, interpret, and communicate results asappropriate. Operate andmaintaindiagnostic equipment, including radiology and ultrasound systems, in compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed,maintainingstrict compliance with DEA, OSHA, and hospital regulations. Maintainaccuratedaily controlled drug logs and ensure proper handling, storage, and documentation of controlled substances. Create, review, and enter treatment plans accurately in the medical record system. Support hospital operations throughaccuratemedical recordkeeping, charge entry, and chart auditing. Provide compassionate, clear client education related to preventative care, treatment plans, medications, products, and nutritional recommendations. Maintain clean, organized, and well‑stocked treatment and surgical areas, ensuring sterile conditions for medical and surgical procedures. Promote a positive and professional workplace culture through effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration across departments. Ensure all duties are performedin accordance withstate practice acts, legal requirements, and hospital policies. Performadditionalduties as assigned based on hospital needs. Qualifications: Minimum of 3 or more years of experience as a Surgical/Appointment Veterinary Assistant+ preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. Demonstratedproficiencyin anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, laboratory procedures, radiology, and dentistry. Basic computer literacy, including the ability to navigate practice management software and use Microsoft Office applications. Strong communicationand organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Maintains professionalism, composure, and sound judgment in emotionally charged or high-stress situations. Capableofmultitasking in a fast-paced setting whilemaintainingaccuracy and attention to detail. Compassionate and committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service. Able to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds. Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday. Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards. Compensation andBenefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible toparticipatein our401(k) retirementplan. Other benefits include paid time off, paidholidaysand access to employeeassistanceprogram. Hours: Must be able toworka flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Wheaton Animal Hospital’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. 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