Veterinary Surgical Centers (VSC), a small animal surgery and rehabilitation practice, is seeking energetic and motivated Veterinary Assistants to be one of the FIRST to work at our brand-new location in Gaithersburg, MD.

The ideal candidate will be a positive individual with one to three years of veterinary experience. Candidates with experience in specialty veterinary medicine will be preferred

The ideal candidate will:

• Work as a team player in group settings as well as be able to work individually
• Demonstrate strong communication and fast problem-solving skills in a stressful situation
• Have a passion for improving quality of life for animals
• Excel at multitasking in a fast paced environment
• Be dependable, trustworthy with strong work ethic and a willingness to continue learning!

Duties to include:

• Assisting board-certified surgeons in the care of surgical patients, preparing for surgical procedures and assisting with pre- and post-op care for patients
• Helping with surgical instruments, cleaning, packing and sterilizing
• Performing all laboratory in-hospital procedures and to prepare specimens for outside laboratories
• Taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights on patients and assist with consults and other appointments
• Delivering strong and professional customer service to clients, and more!

We are currently looking to fill full-time positions for the new opening of our Gaithersburg, MD location, which is scheduled to open in Fall 2021. We are asking interested candidates to apply right now, as the hired applicant will start receiving comprehensive paid training at one of our current VSC locations in Vienna, VA or Leesburg, VA.

The hired applicant would be expected to work 4 days a week, Monday – Thursday.

A common purpose with an uncommon passion—this is Rarebreed Veterinary Partners. We are a purpose-driven team placing talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for all our employees. After all, work should be your happy place! We focus on providing the best culture, tools, and support to our hospitals to allow the staff to focus on what they love most, caring for our animals.

What else do we have to offer?
At Rarebreed, we provide employees in the veterinary profession with the best work experience by creating and fostering a great culture where you can thrive. We value you and offer a one-of-a-kind, flexible total compensation package that consists of the following:

• Competitive base compensation plus bonus incentive
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with 100% company match of up to 3%, and a 50% match for the 4th and 5th%
• Generous paid time off to ensure a healthy work/life balance
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life insurance available
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• IDEXX diagnostic fees for personal pets covered
• Personal pet care discounts
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs
• Continuing education time off and reimbursement
• Free monthly wellness meetings focusing on stress & anxiety reduction and mindfulness
• Free online group exercise classes, such as yoga and HIIT (High Energy Interval Training), twice a week, taught by certified trainers
• Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/