Vet Assistant - Kensington, Maryland

The role

You will assist veterinarians with patient treatments, diagnostics, procedures, and client education. You will also support medical and surgical operations and maintain hospital efficiency.

What you will do

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, diagnostic procedures, and surgeries.
• Prepare patients for medical and surgical procedures, including pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Monitor patient comfort and recovery following surgical procedures and anesthesia.
• Safely restrain pets using fear-free and low-stress handling techniques.
• Collect samples for laboratory testing, including blood, urine, and fecal specimens.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments under veterinary direction.
• Place and maintain IV catheters and provide nursing care for hospitalized patients.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and medical documentation.
• Perform in-house diagnostic testing, including hematology, urinalysis, cytology, and fecal evaluations.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging procedures, including radiography and ultrasound preparation.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, radiology, laboratory procedures, and dentistry support.
• Comfortable utilizing practice management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-service mindset.
• Ability to remain composed and professional during emergency or emotionally challenging situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a busy hospital environment.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate care to patients and exceptional service to clients.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely assist with handling animals weighing up to 130 pounds.
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and moving throughout the workday.
• Ability to work around disinfectants, anesthetic gases, radiation, animal waste, and zoonotic disease exposure in a veterinary setting.

Nice to have

• 3+ years of veterinary assistant experience preferred, with exposure to both appointment and surgical settings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the company

VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. They combine clinical insight with operational strength to support their teams.