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Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners
Rockville, MD
$18-$20 an hour
Full-time

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant!

Caring Hands Rockville is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us.

If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our mission to keep veterinary medicine in the hands of veterinary professionals, expect to be supported in your work and home life with :

  • All the benefits you deserve medical, dental, vision, retirement plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
  • Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays, days of PTO, and other PTO, ie : birthday off, mental health day, sick leave per year.

Take the time you need to recharge.

Salary : $18-$20 per hour

Schedule : Monday - Friday Varying shifts between the hours of 7 AM-8 : 30 PM and rotating Saturdays from 7 : 30 AM -4 : 30 PM

Key Responsibilities :

  • Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
  • Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
  • Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
  • Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
  • Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
  • Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
  • Maintain accurate medical records
  • Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
  • Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications :

  • Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
  • Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
  • Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Caring Hands Rockville

Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities. We offer convenient hours six days a week and have an open-door policy to provide excellent service to our clients.

Our full-service hospitals offer state of the art care for our patients including computerized patient records, digital radiography, and in-house laboratory.

30+ days ago
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