Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Flexible Urgent-Care

URGENT CARE; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Pets Furst Urgent Care in Langhorne, PA is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians during outpatient exams and treatments. You will assist with diagnostics, administer vaccines, and help maintain accurate medical records while delivering compassionate care to pets and clients.

You will also help educate owners about vaccines and treatment plans, enter treatment details into the system, and uphold high standards of cleanliness and organization across exam rooms and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer proficiency, including practice management software and Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience working with animals preferred; veterinary or animal care background strongly valued.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Maintains composure and professionalism in high-stress situations.
• Comfortable around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, and zoonotic diseases.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate, professional care to patients and clients at all times.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients, doctors, and team members, including answering phones and routing inquiries.
• Handles sensitive client situations with empathy and discretion, escalating medical questions appropriately.
• Assists the veterinarian during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Safely restrains animals of varying sizes using low-stress handling techniques.
• Administers medications, draws up vaccines, collects lab samples, and performs basic lab tests as directed.
• Creates, reviews, and enters treatment plans accurately in the medical record system.
• Educates clients on vaccinations, medications, and treatment protocols to ensure understanding of care plans.
• Accurately records patient information and maintains organized, up-to-date medical records.
• Enters charges accurately and assists with client checkout, including payments.
• Ensures exam rooms and hospital spaces are clean, stocked, and well maintained.
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and commitment to supporting patients and hospital operations.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Computer skills

Animal handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pets Furst Urgent Care in Langhorne, PA is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians during outpatient exams and treatments. You will assist with diagnostics, administer vaccines, and help maintain accurate medical records while delivering compassionate care to pets and clients.

You will also help educate owners about vaccines and treatment plans, enter treatment details into the system, and uphold high standards of cleanliness and organization across exam rooms and