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Veterinary Assistant

Grove Center Veterinary Hospital

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

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PermanentMid-levelUSD 17 - 20/hr
Apply By
Oct 30, 2026
Openings
1

Job Description

  • Assist the veterinarian during examinations, treatments, and procedures
  • Safely handle and restrain dogs and cats
  • Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
  • Assist with blood draws, sample collection, and laboratory testing
  • Assist with radiographs and other diagnostic procedures
  • Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures
  • Assist with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
  • Fill medications and communicate basic instructions to clients as directed
  • Maintain clean, organized treatment and examination areas
  • Greet clients and patients professionally
  • Answer telephone calls and respond to client questions
  • Schedule appointments and procedures
  • Check patients in and out
  • Process payments
  • Maintain accurate electronic medical records
  • Communicate effectively between clients, the veterinarian, and other team members
  • Help keep appointments and daily hospital operations running efficiently

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:


  • Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital
  • Basic veterinary technical and animal-handling skills
  • Experience working with dogs and cats
  • Strong customer-service and communication skills
  • Comfort working both in the treatment area and at the front desk
  • Good organizational and multitasking skills
  • Reliability and a strong work ethic
  • Good judgment and the ability to think independently
  • A willingness to learn new veterinary technical skills
  • A positive, cooperative attitude
  • Basic computer skills and comfort working with electronic medical records

Required Skills

  • Animal Handling
  • Customer Service
  • front desk

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Focus