Veterinary Assistant
National Veterinary Associates (NVA)Group
Maryland Posted
- $21.00 to $26.00 per hour
- Full time
- Weekends, 5x8s, Rotating weekend
- GP
Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, Paid time off, Pet care discount, Uniform allowance
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About this job
City: Cabin John
State: Maryland
Hospital Name: Alpine Veterinary Hospital
Job Type: Veterinary Technician
Employment Type: Permanent
Veterinary Assistant
Alpine Veterinary Hospital
7732 MacArthur Blvd, Cabin John, MD 20818
Pay: $21–$26 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-time, 5-day workweek with rotating weekend shifts
Alpine Veterinary Hospital is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Cabin John, MD.
If you have at least one year of veterinary assistant experience, enjoy hands-on patient care, and thrive in a collaborative hospital environment, we’d love to meet you. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinarians and veterinary technicians while helping provide excellent care for our patients and their families.
What You’ll Do
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with exams, treatments, and daily patient care
- Restrain and handle animals safely and compassionately
- Monitor patients and support their comfort and recovery
- Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment
- Collect and prepare samples for laboratory testing as directed
- Assist with diagnostic procedures and routine treatments
- Help maintain accurate patient records and update medical information
- Communicate professionally with clients and provide updates as directed by the medical team
- Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary hospital areas
- Support the team in providing efficient, high-quality veterinary care
What We’re Looking For
- At least 1 year of veterinary assistant experience required
- Previous experience in a general practice or other veterinary setting
- Comfortable handling animals and assisting with patient care
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Organized, dependable, and attentive to detail
- Ability to multitask in a busy veterinary hospital
- Compassionate approach to patients, clients, and coworkers
- Willingness to learn new skills and support the needs of a growing team
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Five-day workweek
- Rotating weekend shifts
Compensation & Benefits
- $21–$26 per hour, based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- HSA/FSA options
- Employee pet discounts
- Uniform allowance
- Continuing education opportunities
Why Join Alpine Veterinary Hospital?
Alpine Veterinary Hospital is an established practice in Cabin John, MD, known for its commitment to high-quality veterinary medicine and compassionate patient care. Our doctors have worked together for nearly a decade, and our team values collaboration, mentorship, and continued professional growth.
As our hospital continues to grow, we’re looking for team members who want to contribute to a supportive environment and help us deliver an excellent experience for every patient and client.
If you have veterinary assistant experience and are looking for an opportunity to grow with a collaborative veterinary team, apply today to join Alpine Veterinary Hospital!
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Listed pay $21.00 to $26.00 per hour ($43,680 to $54,080 a year at 2,080 hours). That is 9% above the Maryland median of $21.52 an hour for veterinary assistants. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet assistant pay guide
Posted October 15, 2026. Last checked on NVA Careers. Interviewing here? 30 questions to ask a clinic
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