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Veterinary Assistant in a busy specialty hospital

Veterinary Neurology and Imaging of the Chesapeake·Cockeysville, Maryland

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 15 days ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive care for hospitalized neurology patients, including feeding, walking, and monitoring status. Assist in surgical operations by preparing the operating room and sterilizing instruments.

Veterinary Neurology and Imaging of the Chesapeake is seeking full-time Technician Assistants for our fast-paced specialty practice located within the Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) in Hunt Valley, Maryland. MAJOR DUTIES ICU: Care of hospitalized patients including cage cleaning, walking, feeding, observation of patients.

Surgery

Help clean, set up and break down the operating room. Surgery instruments clean, sterilize, organize and wrap instruments

Patients: Ability to restrain for procedures performed by technicians or doctors, knowledge of neuro conditions treated, administration of oral medications, assessment of change in animal status

Public

Relations: Professional, cheerful and helpful attitude when interacting with pet owners and team members.

Laboratory

Performance of laboratory tests, CSF preparation, completion of forms for labs sent out.

Assisting

Animal restraint, prescription filling and computer transaction entry.

Appointments

Running appointments with our Vet Neurologist. We are looking for a team player interested in the world of Neurology. This position has the potential to grow into a technician position in the future. Hours are Monday - Friday, rotating weekends and holidays. This role would support our advanced diagnostic imaging service (MRI and CT), hyperbaric oxygen chamber, as well as our surgical caseload for three full-time neurologists. Benefits for full-time employees include bonuses, competitive salary, 401K, health insurance, pet insurance, life/accident/disability insurance, professional dues, CE, uniform allowance, and paid time off. For more information about our practice, visit www.VNIOC.com.

Requirements

Seeking a team player interested in neurology who can perform animal restraint and laboratory tests. Must be able to maintain a professional attitude with pet owners and work a rotating schedule including weekends.

  • Patient Care
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Patient Observation
  • Prescription Filling
  • Animal Restraint
  • Surgical Instrument Sterilization
  • Oral Medication Administration
  • Medical Record Entry
  • CSF Preparation

Benefits

  • Accident Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • 401K
  • Competitive Salary
  • Pet Insurance
  • Continuing Education
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Bonuses
  • Professional Dues

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Cockeysville, Maryland
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Veterinary Neurology and Imaging of the Chesapeake

Veterinary Neurology and Imaging of the Chesapeake (VNIOC) is a trusted, state-of-the-art advanced diagnostic and surgical practice, combining reliable techniques and pioneering innovation. Founded by Dr. Jay McDonnell, a board-certified veterinary neurologist with more than 15...

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IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size11-50 employees
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In Maryland, busy specialty hospitals often need veterinary assistants who can support high-acuity teams, handle animal restraint, and perform basic laboratory tests while keeping a professional tone with pet owners. These roles can be competitive because specialty settings value reliability, comfort with rotating schedules, and interest in areas like neurology. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you time on research; review the schedule and patient-care duties closely before applying.

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