Make a Difference at Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic  Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic has been providing outstanding patient care for the past 33 years.  Nestled deep in the beautiful bay area 5 minutes from downtown Annapolis is our state-of-the-art ER and referral center open 24 hours and 365 days a year. We have 25+ Veterinarians, 50+ Technicians, 20+ Assistants and 20+ Client Service Representatives. We work side-by-side with different specialty practices (Neurology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Ophthalmology) and care for their patients overnight.   Join our Emergency Room team as a Veterinary Assistant! Help aide the treatment of animals by running diagnostic lab tests, taking digital radiographs, holding patients for exams, setting up for surgical procedures, cleaning and sterilizing surgical tools, and much more! Veterinary Assistants will also gain experience working with neurology, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, rehabilitation and ophthalmology cases. It is a great field to develop your skills and there is always something new and exciting to learn in our spacious conference room where we host continuing education for veterinarians, nurses and assistants.   Shifts we are Hiring For:  * 9a-7p * 2p-12a * 4p-2a * 10pm-8am  GENEROUS SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL * Additional $2 per hour between 4p-12a * Additional $5.5 per hour between 12a-8a Compensation  * Based on experience & skill level *  $17 - $21/hour    Time Off  At AAVEC we believe in Work - Life Balance and a healthy lifestyle which means the shift you are hired for is the shift time you will work every shift. This will help your life have some normalcy and consistency. We also believe in LOTS of time off, vacations, and spending quality time with your loved ones. Our rotation schedule was created by our caer team with the intent that it would allow them to take multiple vacations a year with using very little of their paid time off. Knowledge and Skill Requirements:  * Can you lift at least 40-50 lbs. * Do you thrive in fast paced environments   Education and Experience for Veterinary Assistants:  * High School or Equivalent * Experience working with animals preferred    What We Bring to the Table  * Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance   * Excellent Paid Time Off Program  * Double Time on Holidays  * Continuing Education   * Annual Uniform Allowance  * Semi Annual Bonus Opportunity   * Tuition Reimbursement Program for Veterinary Technology Degree  * Generous Employee Pet Discount  * 401k with Company Match  * Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, HSA/ FSA  * Convenient Rotating Schedule with Adequate Time off   * State-of-the-Art Facility & Equipment