Veterinary Assistant

VSC Gaithersburg • Gaithersburg, MD

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Surgical Centers is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our fun-loving, family-like environment means you’ll probably become best friends with your coworkers through fun team building activities, lunches and collaborating. As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love. For the past 20 plus years VSC has been the DMVs leader is surgery and now specialty too. Here at VSC, we believe autonomy over your specific position leads to better job satisfaction and more pets helped in the community which is why we strive to foster a work environment that caters to each individual's passions and interests. As a hospital, we value work-life balance and offer 4-day work weeks with no weekend hours. Please review our website and apply if you think VSC may be a good fit for you!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in an animal hospital preferred but not required
• Successful completion of references and background check.

Responsibilities

• Bringing clients/patients to exam rooms and obtaining history
• Collecting voided urine/fecal samples
• Assisting DVM/LVT with treatments
• Executing treatment orders
• Keeping cages clean and sanitized
• Walking, feeding, and picking up after animals
• Cleaning duties as needed (Laundry, Dishes, Mopping, etc...)
• Communicating with client via phone and in-person
• Taking/assisting in taking radiographs
• Filling prescribed medication
• Restraining animals
• Have a basic understanding of prescribed medications

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support
• Mental Health Resources
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave
• Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Savings on reference lab testing
• Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

What This Job Offers

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