Veterinary Assistant

  Full-Time or Part-Time Veterinary Assistant 

 Livewell Animal Hospital – Chevy Chase, MD

 $22–$26/hour based on experience

 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays or PT schedule is opening until 2pm.

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Are you a Veterinary Assistant who wants more than just a job?

At Livewell Animal Hospital in Chevy Chase, MD, our small but mighty team is looking for a skilled Veterinary Assistant who is excited to be a true partner in our growth. As a newer hospital, we're seeking someone who wants a seat at the table—someone who enjoys collaborating.

✨ What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Help develop and refine workflows

• Influence standards of patient care and medical excellence

• Be part of building a positive, efficient, and inviting hospital culture

• Work alongside a leadership team that values your ideas and expertise

• Grow with a hospital that is still evolving and improving every day

We're looking for someone who:

✔ Thrives in a collaborative environment

✔Can be an integral part of our surgical team

✔ Takes initiative and enjoys problem-solving

✔ Wants their voice heard and their ideas implemented

✔ Is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care

✔ Can work independently and help elevate those around them

Our Culture

We believe that a happy team makes for happy patients. You’ll be joining a group that values:

• Open-door communication and quick resolution of issues (no snowball problems here!)
• Monthly team meetings and individual goal-setting check-ins
• A calm, collective clinic vibe focused on teamwork and growth
• Fun bonding events — Yappy Hours, community sponsorships, Pup Cups, and more!

We’re proud to say our staff is genuinely happy to come to work — and it shows in our patient care.

Preferred Skills:

• Blood draws and IV catheter placement

• Anesthesia monitoring

• Dental procedures and radiology

• Post-operative patient care

• Vaccinations and client education

• Strong medical knowledge and technical skills

If you've ever wanted to be part of a hospital that puts the building blocks to success first—where efficiency, compassion, teamwork, and exceptional medicine all work together—this is your opportunity.

Join us and leave your mark on a hospital that's committed to becoming the best version of itself.

Your Impact as a Veterinary Assistant

• 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.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• 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.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.