Veterinary Technician Assistant
About The Position
Noah’s Ark Veterinary & Boarding Resort is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to support its privately owned small-animal veterinary practice between Baltimore and Annapolis, Maryland. The assistant helps the hospital run smoothly and supports the veterinary team in providing attentive patient care. The role is suited to a dependable, compassionate, adaptable team member who is eager to learn and comfortable working in a busy environment. Previous veterinary experience is helpful but is not required for the right candidate. The practice combines veterinary medicine with boarding, grooming, daycare, and pet wellness services. It emphasizes collaboration, compassion, growth, accountability, and continuous learning, and aims to provide a supportive environment where team members can develop professionally.
Requirements
- Genuine interest in animal care and veterinary medicine.
- Friendly, compassionate, and professional communication.
- Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively.
- Reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to take initiative.
- Ability to stay organized and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfort working with animals who may be nervous, uncomfortable, or difficult to handle.
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary or animal-care experience; helpful but not required for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Help provide a calm, safe, and compassionate experience for patients.
- Assist the veterinary team with patient handling and restraint.
- Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and supplies for appointments and procedures.
- Help keep patients clean, comfortable, and appropriately housed during their visit.
- Support basic patient-care tasks as directed and within the employee’s training.
- Clean and disinfect rooms, equipment, and work areas.
- Restock supplies and help maintain an organized hospital.
- Assist with patient flow and communicate updates to the veterinary team.
- Help with sample preparation and other routine support tasks as trained.
- Follow hospital procedures for patient safety, cleanliness, and handling.
Benefits
- Employee discounts.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Growth and learning opportunities.
- On-the-job training and continued development.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Workplace that values both professionalism and personality.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pets and the people who love them.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
