Veterinary Assistant - DC Area - Bethesda

The Opportunity

Our Veterinary Assistants partner with our Veterinarians and Vet Techs to deliver exceptional care to our pets and pet parents. You will provide a high level of compassion as you interact with our clients and support our cohesive teams in whatever is needed, from scribing during visits to assisting with procedures.

• Compassively handle and restrain pets for exams
• Record and report on patient symptoms
• Clean, restock and maintain clinic common areas and exam rooms
• Clearly communicate pricing estimates and treatment plans, serving as a guide through the client’s visit experience
• Aid with client interactions, walk-ins, calls, scheduling, and client education as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by your team leaders

What You'll Do

• Scribe for our Veterinarians during visits
• Support medical team members with surgeries, x-rays, treatments, and other procedures
• Assist with client interactions, walk-ins, calls, scheduling, and client education as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by your team leaders

Care Coordinator Responsibilities

• Greet pet parents and their four-legged friends and ensure a smooth check in and check out experience
• Manage the schedule of daily appointments and walk-ins
• Take and make calls and communicate via email to other Vet Practices and clients as necessary
• Keep our common areas clean and well stocked
• Provide a high level of hospitality for our pet parents, answer questions and provide information and education as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by your team leaders

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working as a veterinary assistant or kennel assistant
• A working knowledge of veterinary terminology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A high attention to detail and ability to multitask with accuracy and efficiency
• A high proficiency for typing and utilizing multiple computer systems
• A passion for pets!

Skills

• High proficiency for typing and utilizing multiple computer systems
• A high attention to detail and ability to multitask with accuracy and efficiency
• A passion for pets!

Benefits

• Competitive Pay | $16-$25/hr | Based on Experience
• Opportunities for tuition assistance for staff pursuing LVT/CVT with our education partners
• Team-Based Profit Sharing
• Discount on In-Clinic Services for Pets
• Flexible Scheduling Models with scheduled released at least a month in advance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) contribution with partial employer match
• Support for your physical and mental wellness: medical, dental & vision plan options and access to mental health support programs
• A place to grow: culture that is centered in learning and development, career pathing, mentorships, empowerment and trust

Pay

$16-$25/hr | Based on Experience

Schedule

Full time (40 hrs/week) position with a rotating schedule of four 10hr shifts per week