Veterinary Assistant

North Laurel Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

North Laurel Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and detail-oriented Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This role provides essential support to our veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians while helping ensure exceptional patient care and smooth daily hospital operations.

The ideal candidate enjoys a fast-paced environment, communicates clearly, works well with others, and takes pride in providing safe, attentive care to every patient. If you're looking for an opportunity to continue building your veterinary skills while working alongside a collaborative medical team, we'd love to meet you.

What Our Veterinary Assistants Do

• Assist veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians with examinations, treatments, procedures, and blood draws
• Safely and compassionately restrain patients while protecting the safety of both the animal and the veterinary team
• Gather patient histories, vital signs, and other relevant information
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize surgical suites, instruments, and equipment
• Monitor hospitalized patients and promptly report changes in condition to the medical team
• Assist with laboratory procedures, including preparing fecal, urine, and blood samples
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and document patient histories, vitals, and treatments
• Feed, walk, and provide attentive care for hospitalized patients and boarders
• Clean, sanitize, stock, and organize exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and hospital spaces
• Monitor supply levels and communicate inventory needs to hospital leadership
• Welcome clients and patients with warmth and professionalism
• Assist with client check-in and check-out as needed
• Answer phones and schedule appointments
• Process pharmacy refill requests and client payments
• Educate clients on basic pet care, preventive products, and post-appointment instructions
• Collaborate with the entire hospital team to maintain an efficient daily workflow

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of one year of experience working in a veterinary hospital preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of safe and effective animal restraint techniques
• Familiarity with basic veterinary terminology and pharmacology
• Confidence assisting with patient care, laboratory procedures, and hospital operations
• Proficiency with veterinary practice-management software preferred
• Strong communication and client-service skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional teamwork mindset and strong work ethic
• Dependability, professionalism, and genuine compassion for animals
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently and stand for extended periods

Join Our Team! If you're looking for a Veterinary Assistant role where you can strengthen your skills, support an experienced medical team, and make a meaningful difference for pets and their families, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover why North Laurel Animal Hospital is a great place to continue building your veterinary career!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at North Laurel Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels comfortable being their authentic self, experiences a true sense of belonging, and is empowered to reach their highest potential.