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Veterinary Assistant and Technician

Grove Center Veterinary Hospital
Gaithersburg, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/12/2026

Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician (Full-Time or Part-Time)Join Our Friendly, Modern Veterinary Team!

Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a workplace where your skills are appreciated, your ideas are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged?

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician (Full-Time or Part-Time) to join our single-doctor small animal veterinary hospital. We pride ourselves on practicing high-quality medicine while maintaining a friendly, supportive, family-oriented atmosphere for both our team members and clients.

If you enjoy a position that combines client interaction with hands-on patient care, we'd love to meet you!

What We Offer

  • Competitive wages commensurate with experience
  • Full-Time or Part-Time opportunities
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Deeply discounted veterinary services for up to two personal pets
  • Employee discounts on products and services
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Friendly, respectful, team-oriented work environment
  • Modern, well-equipped hospital with advanced diagnostic and treatment technology

State-of-the-Art Equipment

Our hospital is equipped with a comprehensive in-house IDEXX diagnostic suite, including:

  • IDEXX ProCyte Dx® Hematology Analyzer
  • IDEXX Catalyst One® Chemistry Analyzer
  • IDEXX SediVue Dx® Urine Sediment Analyzer
  • IDEXX VetLab UA™ Analyzer
  • IDEXX InVue Dx™ Cellular Analyzer for rapid ear cytology

Additional equipment includes:

  • Digital Radiography (Digital X-ray)
  • Companion Therapeutic Laser Therapy System

Our hospital utilizes EzyVet, a modern cloud-based veterinary practice management software system, allowing our team to efficiently manage medical records, scheduling, diagnostics, invoicing, and client communications.

Surgical Experience

Our veterinarian performs a wide variety of routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries in-house, providing excellent opportunities to develop surgical nursing and anesthesia skills.

For orthopedic and other advanced procedures, a Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon performs surgeries at our hospital, giving our staff exposure to specialty-level surgical cases.

Position Responsibilities

This is a cross-trained position, and the successful candidate will be expected to work comfortably in multiple areas of the hospital, including:

Front Desk

  • Greeting clients and patients
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Answering phones and responding to client inquiries
  • Checking patients in and out
  • Processing invoices and payments
  • Maintaining accurate client communication
  • Using EzyVet practice management software for scheduling, medical records, and billing

Exam Rooms

  • Obtaining patient histories
  • Recording medical information in EzyVet
  • Assisting the veterinarian during examinations
  • Educating clients on medications, treatments, nutrition, and preventive care
  • Preparing estimates and treatment plans

Treatment Area

  • Patient restraint and nursing care
  • Blood collection and laboratory sample preparation
  • Running in-house diagnostics
  • Administering medications and treatments
  • Surgical preparation
  • Anesthesia monitoring and recovery
  • Digital radiography
  • Laser therapy treatments
  • Maintaining treatment and surgical equipment
  • Hospital cleanliness and inventory management

Qualifications

Preferred:

  • Experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician
  • Comfortable working in both front office and clinical settings
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Compassion for pets and their owners

New graduates and motivated individuals with a strong desire to learn are encouraged to apply.

We're Looking For Someone Who

  • Loves animals and enjoys helping people
  • Is dependable, professional, and compassionate
  • Thrives in a collaborative team environment
  • Is eager to learn new skills and technologies
  • Takes pride in providing exceptional patient care and outstanding client service
  • Enjoys a position that offers variety throughout the day

If you're looking for a veterinary hospital where your work is appreciated, your skills continue to grow, and your contributions truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter.

Join our team and help us provide exceptional care to pets while building lasting relationships with their families!

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $22

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