Job Description

About This Location:

Lynn Animal Hospital is located in Riverdale, Maryland. We are a full-service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Here at Lynn Animal Hospital our team is committed to educating our clients in how to keep your pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise. We stay on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery. If you are a passionate and caring team player please apply today!


Overview:
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Join Our Team!

Lynn Animal Hospital

is hiring a

Part-Time Experienced Veterinary Assistant

to support our growing, close-knit team!

Location:

6215 Baltimore Ave, Riverdale, MD 20737

Website

Pay:

$18 - $20/hour

Availability Needed:

Weekday evenings:

3:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturdays:

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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Hospital Overview

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Doctors:

3 current, 4th coming soon

Established:

Operating since

1946

- nearly 80 years of service!

Building:

Historic 1910 structure, renovated and modernized
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Services We Offer

Soft tissue surgery Dental cleanings & full-mouth

digital dental X-rays

Ultrasounds, echocardiograms & diagnostics Laser therapy Some endoscopy procedures
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Required Skills

Animal handling & restraint IV catheter placement Surgical & dental experience (we can train on dental X-rays) Anesthesia monitoring & understanding machine functions Able to identify & report abnormal patient parameters
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Client Interaction & Education

Knowledgeable in vaccines & preventives Confident collecting patient histories Able to educate clients on: + Vaccine schedules
+ Preventive care
+ At-home fluid therapy
+ Insulin administration
+ The

"why"

behind our protocols

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Hospital Culture

Strong emphasis on

teamwork

We bond over

food

and laughter

Team-building events

(sometimes with neighboring hospitals!)

WAG Wednesdays

- rock those WAG shirts!

Office Hours:

Day

Hours

Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM


Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM


Sunday Closed


If you're passionate about patient care, love working with a team, and are looking to grow in a supportive, fun environment --

we'd love to meet you!

Responsibilities / Qualifications:

Position Skills:

Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient's condition to DVM Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations High quality client communication on patient updates and questions

Position Requirements:

High School diploma or GED certificate Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Benefits:

Retirement Plan (401k) Mission Pet Health offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7 Discounted Veterinary Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program) A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

About Mission Pet Health

Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. That's Mission Pet Health in a nutshell!

We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we do--from mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates.

Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values - Work Together, Amaze, and Grow - which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for.

So, what's in it for you at Mission?Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry A culture where YOUR well-being comes first


We're on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world--and we'd love for YOU to be a part of it!

Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back-end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most - the medicine and caring for their patients. We're based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we've earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company's third consecutive Top 25 ranking.