Veterinary Assistant

Are you looking to join a growing practice in Harford County, Maryland? Established in 1971, CVC has a long and proud history of serving the pets in our community and the people that care for them. We believe that to provide the best medicine possible, we must cultivate deep meaningful relationships with our clients. Our purpose is to give pets and the people that love them more quality years together. We are looking for a full time Veterinary Assistant that shares these values to join our team! Position Summary The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians in delivering quality patient care and ensures the clinic operates efficiently. This role focuses on animal handling, basic care, and assisting with daily clinical tasks. Key Duties and Responsibilities The general duties of the Veterinary Assistant include, but are not limited to: Provide care for hospitalized patients, including feeding, providing water, exercising and maintaining a clean safe environmentSafely handle patients for examination, diagnostic testing and various treatmentsFill, dispense and administer medications accurately and safely under the direction of the treating providerCollect lab samples including blood, feces and urine for transport to the lab or in-house diagnostics, and run various in-house tests such as blood work, urinalysis and ear cytologies.Perform outpatient services such as nail trims, anal gland expressions and sanitary trimsComplete medical records, estimates and treatment plans with accuracy and thoroughnessPrepare exam rooms, treatment areas and surgical suitesClean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment and materialsSupport client interactions, including basic education, reviewing estimates and treatment plans and communicating discharge instructionsAssist in maintaining adequate stock of necessary inventories and supplies throughout the hospitalUtilize telephones and electronic medical records systems Perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and answering phones as needed Qualifications Additional duties as required Must be 18 years of age or olderHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication, multitasking and collaboration skillsCompassionate, reliable and detail-orientedVeterinary experience is preferred Physical Requirements Must be able to lift 50 lbsStand, walk, bend and kneel for extended periods of timeComfortable working around animals including those that may be stressed or fractiousMust be able to work in environments with large amounts of noise and strong odors Compensation Hourly rate of $17.00 - $24.00Compensation negotiable based on skills and experience. Eligible for periodic bonus Schedule Full time: 30-40 hours weekly based on the needs of the hospital between the hours of 7:30 am and 6:30 pm.Occasional weekends and holidays as needed. Benefits Medical, vision and dental insurance401K with employer matchHealth Savings AccountPaid time off, sick time and floating holidaysEmployee discounts on hospital servicesEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid holidays (Christmas, New Year's Day, July 4th, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving and Labor Day) Churchville Veterinary Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information. We will consider for employment any qualified applicant including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the applicable regulations.