Veterinary Assistant

Experienced Veterinary Assistant – Full-Time or Part-Time
Village Vet of Urbana | Ijamsville, MD

Village Vet of Urbana is hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our supportive, team-focused practice!

Pay:

• $22.50–$28/hour based on experience

Location:
3315 Worthington Boulevard
Ijamsville, MD 21754

What We’re Looking For:

• Venipuncture experience
• Comfortable monitoring anesthesia
• Dental cleanings
• Dental radiographs

Bonus Skills:

• Interest in advanced dentistry and surgery
• Willingness to continue learning and growing

Why Join Us?

• Tight-knit, supportive team
• Leadership that values and appreciates staff
• Quarterly team events like goat cuddling, dinners, and sloth encounters
• 1-hour lunches
• Consistent schedule with set weekday off
• Full-time schedules average 35–37 hours/week
• Part-time and full-time opportunities available

Schedule:

• Typically 8 AM – 6 PM shifts
• Every other Saturday 8 AM – 12 PM
• Half day during the week when working Saturday

About the Hospital:

• 5 doctors
• Cornerstone software
• Idexx lab equipment
• Ultrasound, surgery, dentals with extractions, laser therapy, and pocket pet care
• Training available for dental nerve blocks

Website:
https://www.villagevetofurbana.com/

• Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.
Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.