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Bay Ridge Animal Hospital/Annapolis Cat Practice is hiring a full-time 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 mission to create a better world for animals and the people who love them, 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.
• Continuing education opportunities for our licensed technicians to grow and thrive in their careers

Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. 

Schedule: This is a full-time position with four 10-hour shifts per week. Two early shifts (8:00 AM–6:00 PM) and two late shifts (10:00 AM–8:00 PM) and rotating Saturday mornings. Occasional shifts from 8 am to 8 pm.

 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 

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 Annapolis Cat Practice/ Bay Ridge Animal Hospital

At Bay Ridge Animal Hospital, we hold ourselves to a higher standard of veterinary care. We strive to deliver excellent medicine with loving care, because your pet’s health is our #1 priority. With support from our sister facility, Annapolis Cat Hospital, we provide high-quality veterinary care for the area’s dogs and cats. Located right next door, Annapolis Cat Hospital caters to our feline patients, while Bay Ridge Animal Hospital focuses on dogs.

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Veterinary Assistant

Caring Hand Clarendon is hiring a full-time Vet 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 mission to create a better world for animals and the people who love them, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.

Salary: $20-$25/hr based on experience and skillset.

Schedule: This is a full-time position averaging 32–40 hours per week, Monday- Friday 7:30AM-8PM, Saturdays 8AM-4PM

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

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Caring Hands Clarendon 
Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities. We offer convenient hours six days a week and have an open-door policy to provide excellent service to our clients. Our full-service hospitals offer state of the art care for our patients including computerized patient records, digital radiography, and in-house laboratory. 

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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! 

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.

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Veterinary Assistant $1,000 sign on bonus  – Lakewood Animal Hospital
Full-Time | $17–$20/hour | No Weekends

Lakewood Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Locust Grove, Virginia. This position works directly with our veterinarians and veterinary support team to provide high-quality patient care in a busy small animal practice.

We are looking for a dependable, motivated individual who communicates well, works effectively as part of a team, and is comfortable in a hands-on clinical environment. Previous veterinary or animal care experience is preferred, but we are also willing to consider candidates with strong potential who are eager to learn.

Schedule: Three to four 10-hour shifts per week, generally 7:45 AM–6:00 PM. No weekend shifts.

Compensation: $17–$20 per hour, based on veterinary experience and demonstrated skill level. $1,000 sign on bonus eligible after 60 days of successful employment. Must have three-plus years of experience in the last five years.

Responsibilities

Veterinary Assistants at Lakewood are actively involved in patient care and daily hospital operations. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians with appointments, treatments, procedures, and surgery
• Safely handling and restraining dogs and cats for examinations and procedures
• Preparing patients, treatment areas, and surgical spaces
• Collecting and preparing blood, urine, fecal, and other diagnostic samples
• Assisting with in-house laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures
• Administering medications and vaccines under veterinarian supervision and as permitted by Virginia regulations
• Monitoring and caring for hospitalized and surgical patients
• Maintaining accurate patient information and medical records
• Cleaning, disinfecting, and preparing examination, treatment, and surgical areas
• Stocking supplies and maintaining an organized clinical environment
• Communicating professionally with clients and other members of the veterinary team

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are reliable, professional, and able to work effectively in a team environment
• Are comfortable handling dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
• Can safely perform the physical duties associated with veterinary patient care
• Have strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established medical protocols
• Can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting
• Communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers and clients

Previous veterinary assistant, animal hospital, kennel, or other relevant animal care experience is preferred.

Benefits

Eligible full-time team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement benefits
• Employee discounts on veterinary care and products
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning

About Lakewood Animal Hospital

Lakewood Animal Hospital is a small animal veterinary practice serving Locust Grove and the surrounding communities. Our services include preventive and wellness care, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, treatment of illness and injury, and urgent care.

Our team emphasizes high-quality medicine, clear communication, efficiency, and collaboration. We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant who wants to contribute to that standard and become a dependable part of our clinical team

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Veterinary Assistant $1,000 sign on bonus  – Lakewood Animal Hospital
Full-Time | $17–$20/hour | No Weekends

Lakewood Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Locust Grove, Virginia. This position works directly with our veterinarians and veterinary support team to provide high-quality patient care in a busy small animal practice.

We are looking for a dependable, motivated individual who communicates well, works effectively as part of a team, and is comfortable in a hands-on clinical environment. Previous veterinary or animal care experience is preferred, but we are also willing to consider candidates with strong potential who are eager to learn.

Schedule: Three to four 10-hour shifts per week, generally 7:45 AM–6:00 PM. No weekend shifts.

Compensation: $17–$20 per hour, based on veterinary experience and demonstrated skill level. $1,000 sign on bonus eligible after 60 days of successful employment. Must have three-plus years of experience in the last five years.

Responsibilities

Veterinary Assistants at Lakewood are actively involved in patient care and daily hospital operations. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians with appointments, treatments, procedures, and surgery
• Safely handling and restraining dogs and cats for examinations and procedures
• Preparing patients, treatment areas, and surgical spaces
• Collecting and preparing blood, urine, fecal, and other diagnostic samples
• Assisting with in-house laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures
• Administering medications and vaccines under veterinarian supervision and as permitted by Virginia regulations
• Monitoring and caring for hospitalized and surgical patients
• Maintaining accurate patient information and medical records
• Cleaning, disinfecting, and preparing examination, treatment, and surgical areas
• Stocking supplies and maintaining an organized clinical environment
• Communicating professionally with clients and other members of the veterinary team

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are reliable, professional, and able to work effectively in a team environment
• Are comfortable handling dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
• Can safely perform the physical duties associated with veterinary patient care
• Have strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established medical protocols
• Can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting
• Communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers and clients

Previous veterinary assistant, animal hospital, kennel, or other relevant animal care experience is preferred.

Benefits

Eligible full-time team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement benefits
• Employee discounts on veterinary care and products
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning

About Lakewood Animal Hospital

Lakewood Animal Hospital is a small animal veterinary practice serving Locust Grove and the surrounding communities. Our services include preventive and wellness care, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, treatment of illness and injury, and urgent care.

Our team emphasizes high-quality medicine, clear communication, efficiency, and collaboration. We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant who wants to contribute to that standard and become a dependable part of our clinical team

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Willow Animal Hospital is a hiring a full-time 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 mission to provide progressive, high-quality, compassionate medical and surgical care for your canine and feline family members, 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: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Full-time, 5 days per week, including 1–2 Saturdays per month. Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, with rotating Saturdays from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.

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

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 Willow Animal Hospital

When you trust our veterinary practice in Vint Hill, VA with your pet’s general medical care, you’re choosing a team made up of general veterinarians with advanced skills, attentive veterinary assistants and technicians, and a knowledgeable, caring office staff—all dedicated to supporting a long, healthy, and happy life for your beloved companion. In addition to comprehensive everyday care, we partner with a traveling surgical specialist who visits monthly to perform advanced procedures, and we coordinate referrals to trusted specialists when additional expertise is needed.

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