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Veterinary Assistant

Fallston, MDOnsiteFull TimePosted 23 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • veterinary setting
  • disinfection
  • administering medication
  • diagnostic equipment
  • handle animals safely
  • compassionately

Nice to have

  • veterinary assistant
  • experienced veterinarians
  • skilled technicians
  • animal care
  • customer service
  • employee pet discount

Role summary

Fallston Vet Clinic is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in providing high-quality animal care. Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, treatments, and surgeries, handling animals, preparing rooms, performing basic lab tests, administering medications, feeding, bathing, exercising animals, maintaining medical records, and communicating with pet owners. The role also involves client interaction, payment processing, and clinic maintenance. Qualifications include previous veterinary setting experience, technical knowledge in areas like disinfection and medication administration, and the physical ability to handle animals compassionately. The clinic offers benefits such as an employee pet discount, 401(k) with match, and uniform allowance.

Fallston Vet Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary 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 eager to help 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, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

  • Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
  • 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
  • Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.
  • Annual Uniform Allowance – Receive $100 each year to help you feel comfortable and professional on the job.
  • Monthly Team Lunches – Enjoy a free lunch with your team each month as we celebrate collaboration, connection, and a job well done!

    • Salary: $16.00-$20.00 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

    Schedule: This is a full time position. Monday–Friday: Shifts start between 7:30–8:00 am and end at 6:00 pm, and every other Saturday: 8:00 am–1:00 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
  • Greet clients and their pets, complete the appointment sign-in process, confirm appointment details, and escort clients to exam rooms.
  • Ensure accurate service and product sales accounting, handle payments, process credit/debit cards, and schedule future appointments.
  • Answer client calls for appointments, hospital inquiries, medication refills, and other requests. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-ups.

    • 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 Fallston Veterinary Clinic

    Located in Harford County, Maryland, Fallston Veterinary Clinic is the premier animal clinic offering first rate care to all our amazing clients. Our mission is to greet you with a friendly face, welcome you into our family, and treat our clients' pets like our own. We offer state of the art technology, featuring an in-house laboratory, laser therapy, surgery services, and much more. Our veterinarians have a combined over 60 years of experience and practice continuing education to stay up to date on the most current medicine.

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