Veterinary Assistant

Job description

**Festival Veterinary Clinic is hiring a Veterinary Assistant** to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you! **What to Expect** As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with: - **All the benefits you deserve**—medical, dental, vision, and retirement. - **Paid time off.** Take the time you need to recharge. - **Employee pet discount** because we know your pets are family, too. - **401(k) with a generous company match** to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today. - **Employee referral bonus.** Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country. **Salary:** $18.00 - $21.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. **Schedule:** This is a full-time position. Monday–Friday, 7:50 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and every other Saturday morning. **Key Responsibilities:** - Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries - Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately - Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces - Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples - Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian - Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed - Maintain accurate medical records - Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits - Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment - Greet clients and their pets, complete the appointment sign-in process, confirm appointment details, and escort clients to exam rooms. - Ensure accurate service and product sales accounting, handle payments, process credit/debit cards, and schedule future appointments. - Answer client calls for appointments, hospital inquiries, medication refills, and other requests. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-ups. **Qualifications:** - Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting is required. - Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment. - Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. **About Festival Veterinary Clinic** Festival Veterinary Clinic has been proudly serving pets and their families in Harford County, Maryland, since 1994. We are a full-service animal clinic offering comprehensive care — from routine wellness and preventative services to diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, laser therapy, and senior-pet care. We also happily treat exotic pets when they’re part of the family. Our team is made up of dedicated veterinarians, skilled technicians, and caring support staff, all committed to combining modern veterinary medicine with compassion and a genuine love for animals. At Festival, we see ourselves as more than just a clinic, we’re a community-focused “pet family,” where both pets and their humans are treated with respect, kindness, and the highest standard of care. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and want to be part of a team that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence, Festival Veterinary Clinic might be the perfect place for your next career step.