Veterinary Assistant Entry Level

Belvedere Veterinary Center is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. We know that stepping into a new hospital is never an easy thing, but our fun-loving atmosphere along with our great staff will make you feel welcome from the start of your first shift!

We are looking for a service-oriented professional that is passionate and inspired to provide outstanding veterinary client service. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of each client and patient to our business and treat both with an unmatched level of care, compassion, warmth and professionalism.
If you aspire to enhance human-animal relationships, and to be an integral part of an incredible work team, we are looking for YOU!

Job Description Summary: The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients and other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Knowledge about vaccines
• Proper restraining for patients
• Running in- house lab work
• Radiology and surgical patient care assistance
• Medication preparation and administration
• Preparing vaccinations
• Preparing prescriptions
• Organizing, restocking, & cleaning exam rooms, pharmacy area, treatment room, and surgical areas
• Hospital laundry
• Opening up delivery packages
• Cleaning and sanitizing patient areas
• Entering medical notes and charges as needed into software
• Other duties, as assigned

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and/or restrain 50 pounds
• Standing for long periods with frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and reaching
• Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and other physical activities for minimum 8-12 hour periods based on your schedule

So, what can you expect from us?

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Holiday pay
• Birthday pay
• Outstanding employee discounts
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Professional development assistance such as Fear Free Certification

Submit resume to be considered for the position.

Job Types: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 - $15.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 6-10 hour shifts (Full time 30-40 hours a week)
• Mon- noon to 7:15pm
• Tues 11am to 5:15pm
• Wed 11am to 5:15pm
• Thurs 11am to 6:15pm
• Friday 11am to 5:15pm

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $15.50 per hour

Application Question(s):

• You are aware this is for a full time position. Monday to Friday for a closing shift.

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Baltimore, MD 21212 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16