Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Are you looking to join a growing practice in Harford County, Maryland? Established in 1971, CVC has a long and proud history of serving the pets in our community and the people that care for them. We believe that to provide the best medicine possible, we must cultivate deep meaningful relationships with our clients. Our purpose is to give pets and the people that love them more quality years together. We are looking for a full time Veterinary Assistant that shares these values to join our team!

Position Summary

The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians in delivering quality patient care and ensures the clinic operates efficiently. This role focuses on animal handling, basic care, and assisting with daily clinical tasks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The general duties of the Veterinary Assistant include, but are not limited to:

• Provide care for hospitalized patients, including feeding, providing water, exercising and maintaining a clean safe environment
• Safely handle patients for examination, diagnostic testing and various treatments
• Fill, dispense and administer medications accurately and safely under the direction of the treating provider
• Collect lab samples including blood, feces and urine for transport to the lab or in-house diagnostics, and run various in-house tests such as blood work, urinalysis and ear cytologies.
• Perform outpatient services such as nail trims, anal gland expressions and sanitary trims
• Complete medical records, estimates and treatment plans with accuracy and thoroughness
• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas and surgical suites
• Clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment and materials
• Support client interactions, including basic education, reviewing estimates and treatment plans and communicating discharge instructions
• Assist in maintaining adequate stock of necessary inventories and supplies throughout the hospital
• Utilize telephones and electronic medical records systems
• Perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and answering phones as needed

Additional duties as required

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, multitasking and collaboration skills
• Compassionate, reliable and detail-oriented
• Veterinary experience is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Stand, walk, bend and kneel for extended periods of time
• Comfortable working around animals including those that may be stressed or fractious
• Must be able to work in environments with large amounts of noise and strong odors

Compensation

• Hourly rate of $17.00 - $24.00
• Compensation negotiable based on skills and experience.
• Eligible for periodic bonus

Schedule

• Full time: 30- 40 hours weekly based on the needs of the hospital between the hours of 7:30 am and 6:30 pm.
• Occasional weekends and holidays as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off, sick time and floating holidays
• Employee discounts on hospital services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays (Christmas, New Year's Day, July 4th, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving and Labor Day)

Churchville Veterinary Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information. We will consider for employment any qualified applicant including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the applicable regulations.