Wheaton Animal Hospital - Surgical Veterinary Technician
VetEvolve · Kensington, Maryland
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days VetEvolve's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 19% of VetEvolve's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at VetEvolve
- high 133 stale, 3 reposted of 135 open
- Hiring momentum
- 169 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from VetEvolve's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for VetEvolve.
About this role
The part-time Surgical/Appointment Veterinary Assistant at Wheaton Animal Hospital assists veterinarians and the medical support team in providing high-quality care to pets and their families. Responsibilities include patient care, client education, assisting during exams and surgeries, maintaining medical records, and ensuring a clean and organized hospital environment. The role requires effective communication and teamwork to enhance the overall client experience and operational flow.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of VetEvolve as an employer.
What you need
- Minimum of 3 or more years of experience as a Surgical/Appointment Veterinary Assistant
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, laboratory procedures, radiology, and dentistry
- Basic computer literacy, including the ability to navigate practice management software and use Microsoft Office applications
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
What you get
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan participation
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Access to employee assistance program
Worth weighing
- Part-time position may limit hours and benefits compared to full-time roles
- Flexible schedule required, which may include working during all hours the practice is open
- High-stress environment due to the nature of veterinary care
Summarised from VetEvolve's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by VetEvolve on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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