Veterinary Assistant at Eastern Animal Hospital

Eastern Animal Hospital•Baltimore, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Eastern Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited veterinary practice in Baltimore with wellness care, urgent care, surgery, doggie daycare, luxury boarding, an ICU, and extended hours. The Veterinary Assistant assists veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients about veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures. The role requires compassionate, professional interactions with patients, clients, and teammates; calm responses to crises; effective collaboration and communication; active listening; and organized tracking of specimens, medications, instructions, and workflow. The position may include other duties as assigned. Weekend availability is required as needed.

Requirements

Ability to work weekends as required.
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Basic math skills and ability to calculate medication dosages.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Nice To Haves

Previous veterinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine, surgery, and other tasks as needed.
Assist with outpatient examinations by taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
Collect blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs while following proper safety procedures.
Handle and restrain animals during examinations.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion.
Clean and straighten examination rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory areas; restock examination rooms with supplies.
Help keep public areas clean and clean and maintain medical equipment.
Interact warmly, courteously, and professionally with clients and compassionately with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members about client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.