Holistic Veterinary Healing is in search of an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our growing practice. We are one of the first integrative practices to achieve AAHA Certification and many of our staff members are also Fear Free certified. HVH, an independent companion animal veterinary hospital, is a team-oriented environment that provides compassionate care to our patients and clients. Visit www.HolisticVeterinaryHealing.com.

The Vet Assistants in this practice are responsible for assisting the Veterinarian and/or Veterinary Technician in the care and treatment of our patients and their owners. The essential functions are as follows:

• Prepare blood, urine, and fecal samples for laboratory testing and submit forms to outgoing labs
• Assist in taking x-rays and forwarding them to the radiologist
• Regularly sterilize instruments and equipment
• Assist with dental procedures
• Prepare Surgical suite and animals for surgery
• Assist Veterinarian in recording case history, weight, temperature, and other details
• Restrain and stabilize animals during examination and treatment
• Trim nails, give injections and sub Q fluids, and perform other routine procedures
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by the Veterinarian
• Provide basic education on animal care, nutrition, and medical conditions
• Teach clients how to administer medications at home
• Recommend products for optimal wellness, such as vitamins, supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care, and dietary measures
• Maintain animal records and billing information
• Prepare and label medications to be sent home with the patient
• Organize, label, and restock supplies and retail products
• Make medical call-backs as needed
• Assist receptionist as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Train new employees

We are looking for someone with some college experience and at least two years in the veterinary field. Also, someone who loves animals and is detail oriented and a good communicator. Each member of the team is expected to wear scrubs and maintain a neat professional appearance.

This is a full-time position of 4 days or 5 days per week. The hours of work and days will vary from Monday through Saturday, between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (2:00 on Saturdays). Flexibility to fill in when other staff members need to take time off for illness or vacation is crucial. Salary will be commensurate with your experience. Benefits include PTO, Simple IRA, discounted products and services, annual bonus, and reasonable work hours.

Holistic Veterinary Healing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please provide the following:

Please forward the following information to Cecelia Bonfils, Hospital Manager, at HVHHospMgr@gmail.com:

o a current resume

o your salary requirements

o list of references, preferably including previous supervisors for reference checks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 38 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary Assistant: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Germantown, MD (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Germantown, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person