Emergency Room Veterinary Assistant

Make a Difference at Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic
Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic has been providing outstanding patient care for the past 35 years. Nestled deep in the beautiful bay area 5 minutes from downtown Annapolis is our state-of-the-art ER and referral center open 24 hours and 365 days a year. We have 25+ Veterinarians, 50+ Technicians, 20+ Assistants and 20+ Client Service Representatives. We work side-by-side with different specialty practices (Neurology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Ophthalmology) and care for their patients overnight.
Join our Emergency Room team as a Veterinary Assistant! Help aid in the treatment of animals by running diagnostic lab tests, taking digital radiographs, holding patients for exams, setting up for surgical procedures, cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments, and much more! Veterinary Assistants will also gain experience working with neurology, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, rehabilitation, and ophthalmology cases. It is a great opportunity to develop your skills, and there is always something new and exciting to learn in our spacious conference room where we host continuing education for veterinarians, nurses, and assistants.
Currently Hiring for the Following Shifts:
6a-4p
9a-7p
2p-12a
4p-2a
Generous Shift Differential:
Additional $2 per hour between 4p-12a
Additional $5.50 per hour between 12a-8a
Compensation:
Based on experience & skill level
$17 - $21/hour
Time Off:
At AAVEC, we believe in Work - Life Balance and a healthy lifestyle. Our schedule rotation was created by our teams with the goal of having consistently scheduled days as well as shift times. When you are hired for a particular shift (day shift, mid shift, or overnight shift), you will never be scheduled to work any other shift time. By keeping regular shift times on our rotating schedule, you are able to achieve a real sense of normalcy and consistency in your life. Also, the rotation allows for numerous opportunities to take time off or vacations and only use a minimal amount of PTO.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
Can you lift at least 40-50 lbs.
Do you thrive in fast paced environments
Education and Experience for Veterinary Assistants:
High School or Equivalent
Experience working with animals preferred
What We Bring to the Table:
Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
Excellent Paid Time Off Program
Double Time on Holidays
Continuing Education Opportunities
Annual Uniform Allowance
Semi Annual Bonus Opportunity
Tuition Reimbursement Program for Veterinary Technician Degree
Generous Employee Pet Discount
401k with Company Match
Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, HSA/ FSA
Convenient Rotating Schedule with Abundant Time Off
State-of-the-Art Facility & Equipment

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No