What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician Assistant position at Queenstown Veterinary Hospital Western Shore Veterinary Hospital?
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Join Our Veterinary Team!
We are seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our privately owned small animal veterinary practices in Queenstown, MD and Annapolis, MD. We are looking for a dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented individual who enjoys working with animals and providing excellent patient care.
The Ideal Candidate
- At least 1 year of veterinary experience in a clinical setting
- Comfortable handling dogs and cats safely and compassionately
- Reliable, responsible, and able to work well as part of a team
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Willing to learn and take direction from veterinarians and veterinary technicians
- Professional, positive attitude with excellent client and patient service skills
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with appointments and procedures
- Safely restrain and handle patients
- Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
- Assist with patient intake and discharge
- Obtain and record patient weights and basic history information
- Clean and disinfect kennels, treatment areas, and equipment
- Assist with laboratory samples and basic in-house diagnostics
- Provide general patient care, including monitoring hospitalized patients
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment
- Provide compassionate care to patients and their owners
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
- Health, dental, vision and short/long-term disability insurance
- PTO
- Simple IRA with employer matching
- Pet benefits
- A privately owned practice where your contributions are valued
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinary professionals who are committed to excellent patient care
If You Are...
A compassionate animal lover who is dependable, eager to learn, and enjoys being part of a close-knit veterinary team, we would love to hear from you!
Experience: Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience required.
Schedule: Full-time, no nights or weekends
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief introduction telling us why you would be a great addition to our veterinary team.
Queenstown applicants: kim@queenstownvet.com
Annapolis applicants: emily@westernshrevet.com