Experienced Veterinary Assistant — Mixed Animal Care

Community Veterinary Partners; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Annual scrub allowance

Complimentary online continuing教育 with

Job summary

Alpha Veterinary Services in Uniontown, PA is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to support doctors, technicians, patients and clients in a growing mixed-animal practice. You will gain exposure to a variety of medical, diagnostic, and surgical cases, with hands-on opportunities to strengthen skills, as part of a supportive team.

This full-time role offers schedule Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM with rotating Saturdays, competitive compensation based on experience, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of veterinary assistant or veterinary hospital experience preferred.
• Comfortable with animal restraint and hands-on patient care.
• Experience with blood draws, laboratory samples, treatments, or surgical assistance is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, team-focused environment.
• Willingness to work rotating Saturday shifts.
• Experience with surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, or large animals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during appointments, treatments, and procedures.
• Safely restrain and handle patients for examinations and treatments.
• Obtain patient histories and assist with room appointments.
• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites.
• Assist with surgical preparation and patient recovery.
• Collect laboratory samples and assist with in‑house diagnostic testing.
• Perform venipuncture and assist with IV catheter placement based on experience.
• Assist with digital radiographs and other diagnostics.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments under veterinary supervision.
• Provide attentive care to hospitalized patients.
• Communicate with clients regarding basic patient care and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate patient information and treatment documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain patient care and treatment areas.
• Support your teammates and help maintain an efficient hospital workflow.

Skills

Animal restraint

Patient care

Laboratory samples

Surgical assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Alpha Veterinary Services in Uniontown, PA is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to support doctors, technicians, patients and clients in a growing mixed-animal practice. You will gain exposure to a variety of medical, diagnostic, and surgical cases, with hands-on opportunities to strengthen skills, as part of a supportive team.

This full-time role offers schedule Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM with rotating Saturdays, competitive compensation based on experience, and opportunities for