Veterinary Assistant — Dogs, Cats and Exotics

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Abingdon, MD, with compensation of $15–$21 per hour based on experience. Chadwell Animal Hospital is a small-animal and exotics practice that also supports local wildlife rehabilitation efforts. The assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with patient handling, examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures. By helping maintain patient care areas and providing client service, the role contributes to care for a wide range of animals and their families.

What you'll do

• Safely handle and restrain dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, and other exotic species
• assist veterinarians and technicians with examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures
• prepare laboratory samples and run diagnostic tests
• assist with surgical preparation and recovery
• maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites
• provide client service
• feed, clean, and monitor hospitalized and boarding patients
• enter medical notes and patient information
• assist with emergency and urgent care cases
• learn species-specific husbandry and handling techniques.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

dogs

cats

exotics

abingdon md

chadwell animal hospital

full-time

onsite

$15–$21/hour

animal handling

diagnostic tests

wildlife rehabilitation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Scrub allowance, six paid holidays, PTO, medical, dental and vision insurance, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) eligibility, continuing education, training, tuition reimbursement, referral bonus, wellness resources, and employee pet discount.

Why this role

Small-animal and exotics practice with opportunities to work with diverse species and support local wildlife rehabilitation.

About the employer

Chadwell Animal Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.