Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Lexington Park, MD

59d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

VCA St. Mary's Animal Hospital in Lexington Park, Maryland is seeking to hire a dedicated, caring Veterinary Assistant for their AAHA-accredited, well-equipped practice. The hospital offers patients and clients outstanding service and medical care, combining traditional medicine with alternative choices. They pride themselves on their team, close relationships with clients and patients, and their continuous goal of delivering compassionate client service and quality medicine. As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients, aiming to win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience to provide exceptional care to every patient. VCA Animal Hospitals is a leader in veterinary care, committed to the future of veterinary medicine, and is a family of hometown animal hospitals impacting pets, people, and communities. They invest in cutting-edge tools, training, and technology.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills
Team oriented driven
Venipuncture
Radiology
Patient assessment
Dentistry
Laboratory work
Pharmacy

Nice To Haves

Seasoned Veterinary Assistant
Technician in training

Responsibilities

Help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
Win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience.
Provide exceptional care to every patient.
Utilize knowledge in compassionate patient care.
Client education and care.
Pharmacy and medication administration.
Lab sample collection and processing.
Diagnostic imaging.
Surgical preparation and assisting.
Anesthesia monitoring.
Dentistry.
Medical recordkeeping.