Veterinary Assistant and Technician

Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Veterinary Park Potomac

Are you the kind of person who walks into a room already thinking two steps ahead—anticipating what the doctor needs, what the patient needs, and what the client needs next?

Do you communicate in a way that helps people feel calm, confident, and cared for—especially in moments when they’re unsure or overwhelmed?

Do you take pride in getting the details right, knowing that accuracy, safety, and follow-through directly impact patient outcomes?

Are you someone who speaks up, owns mistakes early, and works with your team to continuously improve how things are done?

And do you believe that excellent medicine and a compassionate client experience should never be separated?

If this sounds like you, keep reading.

At Veterinary Park Potomac, we are raising the standard of veterinary care—combining excellent medicine and surgery with a deeply compassionate, client-centered experience that strengthens the human-animal bond.

This role is not about simply assisting. It’s about being a critical part of the medical team—supporting patient care, enabling doctors to do their best work, and ensuring every client feels informed, supported, and confident in the care their pet receives.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care—from gathering accurate histories and supporting treatments to monitoring patients and advocating for their safety. You’ll work alongside doctors to create smooth, efficient appointment flow by preparing rooms, anticipating needs, and ensuring nothing slows down the delivery of care.

You’ll also serve as a trusted point of communication for clients, providing proactive updates, reinforcing care plans, and making sure no one leaves unsure of what happens next.

Beyond the exam room, you’ll support lab and pharmacy workflows with precision and attention to detail—ensuring samples are handled correctly, medications are prepared accurately, and processes are followed without shortcuts.

And throughout it all, you’ll contribute to the overall readiness of the hospital—stepping in where needed, maintaining clean and organized spaces, and helping the team operate at a high level every day.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means clients consistently feel informed, cared for, and confident in their experience. It means nothing falls through the cracks—tasks are completed, communication is clear, and follow-through is reliable.

It means doctors feel supported, patient safety is never compromised, and the team operates with a shared standard of excellence, accountability, and respect.

About Veterinary Park Potomac

At Veterinary Park Potomac, how we work matters just as much as what we do. Our hospital is built around a shared set of principles we call our Immutable Laws:

• We always “hold the door” — literally and figuratively — with warm greetings, clear updates, and polished send-offs.
• We speak to lift each other up, express gratitude, and lead with love.
• We own the whole story, communicating wins, concerns, and mistakes early and openly.
• We give an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay, with integrity and consistency.
• We learn from mistakes without blame, improving systems together.
• Work supports life, and we support each other through planning, compassion, and communication.

Qualifications

• Veterinary experience preferred
• Credentialing (LVT/RVT/CVT) is a plus and supported
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organization
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and proactive in a fast-paced environment

What This Role Really Means

This is a role for someone who wants to be relied on.

Someone who takes ownership, notices what others miss, and follows through without being asked. Someone who values being part of a high-performing team and takes pride in contributing to something bigger than themselves.

If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your standards are shared—you’ll find that here.

Apply Here

If you read this and thought, “This is exactly how I show up,” we want to meet you.

Apply here! Along with your application, please answer this question:

What stood out to you about this role—and why does it feel like the right fit for you?

Pay: $21.52 - $37.12 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $37