Veterinary Assistant

Glade Valley Animal Hospital Veterinary Assistant Position

Are you looking for a practice where you will be recognized for your contributions and where you are able to excel at high quality veterinary care? Glade Valley Animal Hospital in Frederick, Maryland is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic professional to join their growing team. Located one hour north of Washington DC, Glade Valley Animal Hospital is a small animal practice that has served the local community for over 70 years. Our team enjoys working here because we recognize the importance of the relationships between humans and animals, and we see our clients and patients as extended family. Our four doctor hospital is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care to our patients and clients. Our modern facility includes three exam rooms, lab area, large treatment area with wet sink and separate dental station, radiology suite, surgical suite, patient isolation suite, indoor kennels, surgical kennels, and teammate lounge. If you are looking to join a team that shares your passion for animals, we would love to see your application! We are seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients!

You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Schedule : Monday / Wednesday / Friday, 7 : 30am - 5 : 30pm

Skills Required : Someone that is EXCITED to learn, maintains a positive attitude and has at least 1 year of Veterinary Hospital experience.

Position Skills :

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
• Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and / or note any changes of patient's condition to DVM
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
• Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
• High quality client communication on patient updates and questions

Position Requirements :

Pay range of $16.00 - $21.00 / hour based on experience

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Mission Pet Health offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs

Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24 / 7

Discounted Veterinary Care

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth

Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

About Mission Pet Health Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. That's Mission Pet Health in a nutshell! We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we dofrom mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates. Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values Work Together, Amaze, and Grow which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for. So, what's in it for you at Mission? Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry A culture where YOUR well-being comes first We're on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the worldand we'd love for YOU to be a part of it! Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back-end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most the medicine and caring for their patients. We're based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we've earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company's third consecutive Top 25 ranking.