Veterinary Assistant Job at VSC Gaithersburg in Gaithersburg

Veterinary Surgical Centers is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our fun‑loving, family‑like environment means you’ll probably become best friends with your coworkers through fun team building activities, lunches and collaborating. As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest technology, gain access to state‑of‑the‑art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love. For the past 20 plus years VSC has been the DMV’s leader in surgery and now specialty too. Here at VSC, we value work‑life balance and offer 4‑day work weeks with no weekend hours. Please review our website and apply if you think VSC may be a good fit for you!

Collecting voided urine/fecal samples Assisting DVM/LVT with treatments Executing treatment orders Keeping cages clean and sanitized Walking, feeding, and picking up after animals Cleaning duties as needed (Laundry, Dishes, Mopping, etc…)Communicating with client via phone and in‑person Taking/assisting in taking radiographs Filling prescribed medication Restraining animals Have a basic understanding of prescribed medicationsBENEFITSGreat pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 401K with a company match of up to 4% after 6 months of service Generous paid time off Mental Health Resources Company‑paid bonding leave Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet: Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing Pet Food: Discounts on pet foods Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendorREQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or equivalent Experience in an animal hospital preferred but not required Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check. Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.