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Experienced Veterinary Technician Or Veterinary Assistant

Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic
Gaithersburg, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2027

Small but busy veterinary clinic seeks a motivated, energetic individual who loves working with animals and people. We are seeking staff to fill one full-time position immediately. work hours are 9:20 am - 6:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Friday; and 7:50 am - 1:30 pm two Saturdays per month (the clinic is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays). As a full-time employee you will typically be scheduled for 35 - 38 hours a week to cover clinic hours and time for follow-ups and light cleaning after hours. Generous benefits package available for full-time including health insurance, 401k, and paid leave (vacation and sick) after 90 days of employment. We are seeking candidates who would enjoy the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of duties at Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic - primarily veterinary technician/assistant duties with some coverage of the front desk and phones. One year of experience as a veterinary technician or assistant is required. We do not board or groom. The veterinary technician/assistant duties are more hands-on than most clinics, so you would be doing much more than just holding and temping the patients. If putting your skills, best efforts, and caring heart and hands to work each day to help animals live their healthiest, happiest lives appeals to you, Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic is the place to be! If you are a hard-working, self-motivated, responsible, punctual person eager to experience the satisfaction of providing excellent medical care to cherished animal companions including dogs, cats, and pocket pets as part of a dedicated team, please come join us!

Veterinary Technician/Assistant duties include, but are not limited to:

-Providing patient care

-Restraining animals

-Giving medications and injections

-Collecting blood and placing catheters

-Assisting in exam rooms and surgeries

-Performing dental cleaning

-Assisting with x-rays

-Effectively communicating with clients, doctors, and co-workers

-Assisting with education of clients

-Cleaning

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Application Question(s):

  • Are you unavailable for any of the hours listed in the job listing?
  • Have you successfully drawn blood on cats?
  • Have you successfully drawn blood on dogs?

Experience:

  • Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22

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