Veterinary Assistant

Job Description

Veterinary Assistant

Alpine Veterinary Hospital

7732 MacArthur Blvd, Cabin John, MD 20818

Pay: $21-$26 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Full-time, 5-day workweek with rotating weekend shifts

Alpine Veterinary Hospital is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Cabin John, MD.

If you have at least one year of veterinary assistant experience, enjoy hands-on patient care, and thrive in a collaborative hospital environment, we'd love to meet you. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinarians and veterinary technicians while helping provide excellent care for our patients and their families.

What You'll Do

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with exams, treatments, and daily patient care
• Restrain and handle animals safely and compassionately
• Monitor patients and support their comfort and recovery
• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment
• Collect and prepare samples for laboratory testing as directed
• Assist with diagnostic procedures and routine treatments
• Help maintain accurate patient records and update medical information
• Communicate professionally with clients and provide updates as directed by the medical team
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary hospital areas
• Support the team in providing efficient, high-quality veterinary care

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of veterinary assistant experience required
• Previous experience in a general practice or other veterinary setting
• Comfortable handling animals and assisting with patient care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Organized, dependable, and attentive to detail
• Ability to multitask in a busy veterinary hospital
• Compassionate approach to patients, clients, and coworkers
• Willingness to learn new skills and support the needs of a growing team

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Five-day workweek
• Rotating weekend shifts

Compensation & Benefits

• $21-$26 per hour, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Employee pet discounts
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education opportunities

Why Join Alpine Veterinary Hospital?

Alpine Veterinary Hospital is an established practice in Cabin John, MD, known for its commitment to high-quality veterinary medicine and compassionate patient care. Our doctors have worked together for nearly a decade, and our team values collaboration, mentorship, and continued professional growth.

As our hospital continues to grow, we're looking for team members who want to contribute to a supportive environment and help us deliver an excellent experience for every patient and client.

If you have veterinary assistant experience and are looking for an opportunity to grow with a collaborative veterinary team, apply today to join Alpine Veterinary Hospital!

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

• We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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Cabin John, Maryland, United States

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