Veterinary Jobs in Germantown, MD

Little Seneca Animal Hospital has been a part of the Germantown community for many years. Our expert, compassionate service is a true testament to the breadth of clients we serve from the surrounding communities.

Our veterinary services cover every angle of our patient’s healthcare, from prevention to the latest in pain management. We offer vaccinations and surgeries, including routine spay and neuter, more complex procedures, advanced diagnostics, end-of-life care, and more.

Position Purpose

We welcome doctors of all experience levels! And if mentorship is important to you, our dedicated team is there to support your veterinary growth!

Whether you’re looking for a full-time or part-time position, our practice offers the perfect work-life integration with no on-call or weekends. We’re also offering up to $50k in Sign On Bonuses!

About the area: If you like to stay busy, Germantown is the place to be. Organized sports, both indoor and outdoor, keep people of all ages moving. Adventure enthusiasts have a wealth of state and regional parks to choose from for hiking, kayaking, hunting, and fishing. Even if you’d rather hunt bargains, there are lots of shops to choose from for a different kind of adventure. It’s hard to be bored in Germantown!

Essential Responsibilities

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.
• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

Benefits Offered

• Competitive Compensation – All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement 
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available

Pay Range

USD $100,000.00 – USD $120,000.00 /Yr.

Little Seneca Animal Hospital has been a part of the Germantown community for many years. Our expert, compassionate service is a true testament to the breadth of clients we serve from the surrounding communities.

Our veterinary services cover every angle of our patient’s healthcare, from prevention to the latest in pain management. We offer vaccinations and surgeries, including routine spay and neuter, more complex procedures, advanced diagnostics, end-of-life care, and more.

More about the Role

The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience working in a veterinary setting, with animal handling and care and is able to work a flexible schedule per the needs of the practice. 

Tentative Schedule, subject to change based on DVM schedule:

Monday: 8:00 – 6:30
Tuesday: 1:30 – 5:30
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: 1:30 – 6:30 
Friday: 8:00 – 5:30

Saturday: 8:00 – 1:00 (clinic currently open every other Saturday, but will need to commit to every Saturday AM when additional Saturdays are added to the schedule, in the near future)

Total scheduled hours per week: 30/35 with opportunity to schedule 40 hours/week.

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
  

Essential Responsibilities

Main duties include assisting the Veterinary Technicians on staff and maintaining the hospital cleanliness and inventory.

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal Pet discount after 90-days

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. 

Pay Range

USD $17.65 – USD $17.65 /Hr.