Hoffman Animal Hospital - Veterinary Assistant

Hoffman Animal Hospital • Annapolis, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1992 in Annapolis, Maryland, Hoffman Animal Hospital is renowned for its level of care and culture of support. We are a Fear Free Practice focused on small animal preventative care, medicine, dentistry, and basic soft tissue surgery. Our Medical Director Dr. Carrie Muller recently launched her "Message to Garcia" program which provides free veterinary care to veteran support dogs, and is highly engaged with the VetEvolve new graduate Support from the Start mentorship program, making her an excellent mentor to new graduates. We also have a highly skilled technician team led by a lead technician with 13 years experience who excels in anesthetic techniques and monitoring. HAH welcomes any new graduates or experienced veterinary professionals who share a commitment to our core values and thrive in a fast-paced, positive, collaborative environment. We're Looking For That One Special Vet Assistant to Come Join Our Team! Are you a Veterinary Assistant looking for a new career, specifically at a hospital where you are cared about and can learn and grow? We know that loving your job and the people you work with is what makes a good team, so we do all we can to provide each member of our team the support they need in order to be successful! We take pride in providing an environment that builds skills and works progressively to grow both medically and culturally. Located in Annapolis, MD we are a well-established small animal general practice that takes pride in top notch care for our patients and clients. Our Technicians and Assistants at our hospital play an essential role in providing an exceptional experience for our clients and patients by being passionate and knowledgeable. We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team who has strong technical skills, excellent communication skills, and a passion for patient and client care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use practice management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids.
• Maintains composure and professionalism in emotionally challenging or high-stress situations.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 200 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.
• Available for some evening hours (till 6:30pm) and rotating Saturday shifts

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with animals preferred; veterinary or animal care background strongly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate, professional care to patients and clients at all times.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients, doctors, and team members, including answering phones and routing inquiries as needed.
• Handles sensitive client situations with empathy and discretion, escalating medical questions appropriately.
• Assists the veterinarian during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Safely restrains animals of varying sizes and temperaments using low-stress handling techniques.
• Administers medications, draws up vaccines, collects lab samples, and performs basic lab tests as directed.
• Creates, reviews, and enters treatment plans accurately in the medical record system.
• Educates clients on common vaccinations, medications, and treatment protocols to ensure understanding of care plans and follow-up recommendations.
• Accurately records patient information and maintains organized, up-to-date medical records.
• Enters charges accurately and assists with the client check-out process, including processing payments when needed.
• Ensures exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital spaces are clean, stocked, and well maintained.
• Demonstrates consistent reliability, punctuality, and commitment to supporting patients, clients, and hospital operations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have many opportunities through a variety of interactive training and continuing development!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED