Hoffman Animal Hospital - Veterinary Assistant

Hoffman Animal Hospital - Veterinary Assistant

Annapolis, MD

Vet Evolve is a people‑first organization that provides industry know‑how and reliable support to veterinary teams, enabling them to deliver exceptional patient care. We focus on creating a genuine, supportive, people‑focused environment that prioritizes each individual to ensure they are achieving their career goals and are fulfilled personally, professionally, and financially. Our culture is driven by the core values Serve, Evolve, and Trust, and every day our mission is to make things better for veterinary professionals.

Our well‑established small animal general practice in Annapolis, MD takes pride in top‑notch care for our patients and clients. Technicians and Assistants play an essential role by being passionate, knowledgeable, and supportive. We seek a Veterinary Assistant with strong technical skills, excellent communication, and a passion for patient and client care.

• Provides compassionate, professional care to patients and clients at all times.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients, doctors, and team members, including answering phones and routing inquiries as needed.
• Handles sensitive client situations with empathy and discretion, escalating medical questions appropriately.
• Assists the veterinarian during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Safely restrains animals of varying sizes and temperaments using low‑stress handling techniques.
• Administers medications, draws up vaccines, collects lab samples, and performs basic lab tests as directed.
• Creates, reviews, and enters treatment plans accurately in the medical record system.
• Educates clients on common vaccinations, medications, and treatment protocols to ensure understanding of care plans and follow‑up recommendations.
• Accurately records patient information and maintains organized, up‑to‑date medical records.
• Enters charges accurately and assists with the client check‑out process, including processing payments when needed.
• Ensures exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital spaces are clean, stocked, and well maintained.
• Demonstrates consistent reliability, punctuality, and commitment to supporting patients, clients, and hospital operations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use practice management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience working with animals preferred; veterinary or animal care background strongly valued.
• Able to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids.
• Maintains composure and professionalism in emotionally challenging or high‑stress situations.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 200 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.
• Available for some evening hours (till 6:30 pm) and rotating Saturday shifts.

We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital team to support you.

As set forth in Vet Evolve’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

We are a federal contractor and we are required to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. Participation in any disability self‑identification survey is voluntary and will not affect your application.