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Veterinary AssistantAbbey Animal Hospital • Baltimore, MD
Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Abbey Animal Hospital • Baltimore, MD
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Abbey Animal Hospital -

Veterinary Assistant

Abbey Animal Hospital | Nottingham, Maryland

Abbey Animal Hospital is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

We are a privately owned, established small-animal hospital that believes great veterinary medicine starts with taking the time to do things well. Our appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes so our doctors and team can educate clients, answer questions, and provide thoughtful, individualized care to every patient.

We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a busy, collaborative hospital, takes pride in excellent patient care, communicates well, and is willing to jump in wherever the team needs help.

What You'll Do

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll work closely with our veterinarians and support team throughout the hospital. Responsibilities include:

Patient & Appointment Care

  • Assist veterinarians during wellness, sick, urgent-care, and follow-up appointments

  • Safely and compassionately restrain dogs and cats for examinations, diagnostics, and treatments

  • Help prepare patients and treatment areas before and during appointments

  • Monitor patient comfort and behavior and communicate concerns or changes to the veterinarian

  • Assist with nail trims, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, medication administration, and other treatments as directed

  • Care for hospitalized and day-admission patients, including feeding, walking, monitoring, cleaning, and carrying out assigned treatments

  • Help ensure patient treatments and services are completed and accurately documented

  • Maintain accurate patient information and assist with medical record documentation and invoicing

Diagnostics, Surgery & Dentistry

  • Assist with radiographs and diagnostic procedures

  • Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures

  • Assist with anesthesia setup and patient monitoring within your training and responsibilities

  • Assist veterinarians and the surgical team during procedures as needed

  • Assist with dental procedures and dental radiographs based on training and experience

  • Clean, package, sterilize, and properly store surgical and dental instruments

  • Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked treatment and procedural areas

Client Communication

  • Help clients feel welcomed, informed, and supported throughout their pet's visit

  • Reinforce veterinarian recommendations and accurately relay information provided by the medical team

  • Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients in person and by phone

  • Help educate clients about preventive care and their pet's health within the scope of the Veterinary Assistant role

  • Assist with patient admission and discharge as needed

Hospital & Team Support

  • Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized, and safe environment throughout the hospital

  • Restock examination rooms, tr

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