Veterinary Careers in Pasadena

If you're an animal lover and think your skill sets would be a valuable addition to our team, please apply with us. To apply, submit your resume and an application to jobs@lakeshorepethospital.com. We look forward to hearing from you! Learn more about our animal hospital and current veterinary career opportunities below.

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About Our Animal Hospital and Employment

Lake Shore Pet Hospital is a new veterinary practice that opened in July 2016 in Pasadena, MD. We are a small animal practice seeking a licensed veterinary technician. Experience is preferred, but not required. We are open on weekends, so candidate must be flexible and available to work both morning and evening shifts in addition to some weekends.

Lake Shore Pet Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital offering digital diagnostic imaging (Radiography, Dental Radiography and Ultrasound), computerized medical records, full in-house diagnostic laboratory and laser therapy. We have a strong focus on preventive care (vaccines/infectious disease prevention, dentistry, parasite prevention, behavior & nutrition), in addition to treating unexpected illnesses, injuries and chronic conditions. We are committed to providing the highest quality veterinary care, exceptional client service and being an active part of the community we serve.

Hourly rate is negotiable and based on experience. Full-time benefits include paid time off, health insurance, retirement, Wellness Care and Discount for employee-owned pets, reimbursement for licensing fees and Continuing Education, among others which are detailed in our Employee Handbook.

Current Veterinary Career Openings

Interested in joining the Lake Shore Pet Hospital team? Keep a look out for openings on Indeed and other resources. If you have the necessary skills for a position and feel you're a good fit, please submit a cover letter indicating why. As always, we look forward to hearing from you!

Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian, Full-Time/Part-Time

We’re looking for a full-time or part-time associate veterinarian for our growing practice, conveniently located near Baltimore and Annapolis, MD. Our facility offers a full diagnostic in-house laboratory, digital radiography, high-speed dental, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, acupuncture, and much more.

Benefits for the associate veterinarian position include:

Production-based pay
Excellent benefits including retirement
Health insurance
Paid time off
Continuing education allowance
Flexible schedule
Mentorship
Emphasis on work-life balance

Primary Responsibilities

As an associate veterinarian, you will perform a wide range of functions to keep your patients happy and healthy.
These include:

Ensuring overall health, diagnosis, and treatment of pets
Using diagnostic equipment such as in-house laboratory and digital X-ray equipment to identify the cause of an illness
Conducting regular medical examinations
Prescribing medications
Administering inoculations
Performing surgeries
Immunize pets to protect them from disease
Ensuring all surgical standards are met in accordance with best practices
Microchipping
Collecting blood, urine, fecal, and tissue samples for diagnosis
Applying splints or casts to immobilize bone fractures
Executing quarantine processes to prevent the spread of disease among pets

Additional Responsibilities

Proper documentation of pets’ medical records in a timely manner
Offering recommendations to pet owners on how to feed, clean, and care for their pets
Communicating with other veterinarians and animal care professionals to develop effective treatment plans
Educating the public on ways to avoid/prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases

Requirements

Doctorate in veterinary medicine required
Must hold and maintain a current Maryland Veterinary License in good standing
Hold and maintain Accreditation, DEA License, and Maryland Controlled Substance License
Must maintain Professional and Personal Liability insurance

Skills

Be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations with clients and/or staff
Be able to implement treatment plans and effectively address animal health problems
Be able to determine the best course of treatment for different kinds of ailments
Be proficient with both PC and Mac computer operating systems

Veterinary Technician/Assistant

We’re looking for a full-time or part-time Veterinary Technician for our growing practice, conveniently located near Baltimore and Annapolis, MD. Our facility oﬀers a full diagnostic in-house laboratory, digital radiography, high-speed dental, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, acupuncture, and much more.

Hourly rate is negotiable and based on experience. Full-time beneﬁts include paid time oﬀ, health insurance, retirement, Wellness Care and Discount for employee-owned pets, reimbursement for licensing fees and Continuing Education for Registered Technicians, among others which are detailed in our Employee Handbook.

Benefits for the technician/assistant position include:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Scrubs

Necessary skills include:

Animal restraint (able to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted)
Ability to communicate clearly with staﬀ and clients
Ability to multitask
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Attention to detail and cleanliness
Enthusiasm for working with both animals and their families
Desire/willingness to participate in community activities with team outside of work

Responsibilities

Answering phones, client interaction, documenting medical notes
Patient restraint and taking a complete medical history and providing client education
Assisting in performing physical exams
Collect and prepare samples for diagnostic tests (both in-house and for submission to preference lab)
Administering oral and injectable medications and performing medical treatments
Licensed technicians must have the ability to induce and monitor anesthesia.
Veterinary Technicians and Assistants must have the ability to perform dental cleanings, place IV catheters and administer treatments for hospitalized patients.

Customer Service Representative

We’re looking for a full-time or part-time Customer Service Representative for our growing practice, conveniently located near Baltimore and Annapolis, MD. Our facility oﬀers a full diagnostic in-house laboratory, digital radiography, high-speed dental, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, acupuncture, and much more.

Hourly rate is negotiable and based on experience. Full-time beneﬁts include paid time oﬀ, health insurance, retirement, Wellness Care and Discount for employee-owned pets, among others which are detailed in our Employee Handbook.

Benefits for the customer service representative position include:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Scrubs

Necessary skills include:

Animal restraint (able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted)
Ability to communicate clearly with staﬀ and clients
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Attention to detail and cleanliness
Enthusiasm for working with both animals and their families
Desire/willingness to participate in community activities with team outside of work

Responsibilities

Answering phones, client interaction, documenting medical notes
Knowledge of hospital policies and philosophies
Assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care as needed
General cleaning of hospital

Dr. Ashley is a fantastic vet! He truly loves animals, and they love him in return
(our dog is crazy about him).
-Allison F.