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Veterinary Assistant

Riverdale Park, MD, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Support both reception and technician duties in a fast-paced veterinary environment, providing hands-on patient care and client services.

Role type

Veterinary Assistant (Hybrid Reception/Technician)

Builds

Patient care services and administrative operations for a general veterinary practice

Domain

Veterinary Medicine / Animal Health

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

animal restraint, venipuncture, blood collection, sample preparation, veterinary medical terminology, client communication, appointment scheduling, payment processing, medical equipment maintenance

Preferred skills

experience in both reception and technician roles, knowledge of IDEXX laboratory equipment, computer skills, multitasking

Responsibilities

Greet clients and schedule appointments, process payments, perform animal restraint, assist veterinarians with procedures and diagnostics, collect blood samples, maintain cleanliness of reception area, communicate medical outcomes to clients

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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