Veterinary Assistant

At Village Vet of Urbana, located in Ijamsville, MD, our guiding mission is simple: providing comprehensive, compassionate care where we treat every pet like our own. Since 2017, we have built deep trust within the community, reflected in our exceptional Google rating of 4.6 stars. We specialize in full-service small animal medicine, offering everything from wellness and prevention to Advanced Care and urgent services.

If you are seeking a supportive and patient-focused environment where you can do your best work every day, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Joining Village Vet of Urbana means becoming part of a supportive professional network dedicated to your personal and career growth. We understand that excellent patient care starts with excellent teammates. We actively support educational pursuits, offering programs and resources designed to help all teammates achieve their professional goals, whether that involves moving into leadership or becoming a credentialed technician.

We foster a collaborative culture where mentorship and continuing education are priorities, ensuring you always have the tools and knowledge required to succeed. We pride ourselves on offering a high caliber of medical services right here in Ijamsville. Our facility is equipped to handle comprehensive care needs, including Diagnostics, Advanced Care procedures, and complex Surgical Procedures. Veterinarians benefit from ready access to internal specialty consultations across the broader professional network, ensuring you always have expert support when treating medically complex cases.

We emphasize proactive medicine, covering everything from Wellness Plans and prevention strategies through to urgent situations, allowing you to practice challenging and rewarding medicine daily. Village Vet of Urbana is situated in Ijamsville, Maryland, a desirable location serving the greater Urbana and Frederick areas. Ijamsville offers a welcoming, community-focused environment, providing a perfect balance of accessible suburban living with the advantages of being near Frederick, a historic city known for its vibrant downtown, excellent parks, and cultural attractions.

You will find that this region offers a high quality of life, placing you close to the benefits of Washington D.C. and Baltimore while enjoying the charm of a smaller, dedicated Maryland community.

• 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.