Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Fallston Vet Clinic is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support staff to provide animal care and customer service. The role supports examinations, treatments, surgeries, laboratory work, animal handling, client communications, and daily clinic operations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with shifts starting between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m., plus every other Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Compensation is $16.00–$20.00 per hour, based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Fallston Veterinary Clinic is located in Harford County, Maryland, and offers animal care services including an in-house laboratory, laser therapy, and surgery. The clinic describes its mission as welcoming clients and treating their pets like its own. Its veterinarians have over 60 years of combined experience and pursue continuing education.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
- Technical know-how in disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians 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, including collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
- Administer medications and vaccinations under a veterinarian’s supervision.
- 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 pets, complete appointment sign-in, confirm appointment details, and escort clients to exam rooms.
- Ensure accurate service and product sales accounting, handle payments, process credit and debit cards, and schedule future appointments.
- Answer client calls about appointments, hospital inquiries, medication refills, and other requests; make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-ups.
Benefits
- Employee pet discount.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee referral bonus of $1,000 for referring a new team member to a partner hospital.
- Annual uniform allowance of $100.
- Monthly team lunches.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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