Part-Time Veterinary Assistant — Grow in Specialty Care

VetEvolve; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Lancaster Veterinary Specialties is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our close-knit team in Lancaster, PA. You will support technicians and veterinarians with patient care, ensure safe restraint of dogs and cats, and help prepare treatment areas for procedures.

This role offers 2–3 daytime shifts per week with no weekends or holidays. We value reliability, teamwork, and proactive service, and provide a collaborative environment where you can grow in specialty medicine alongside

Qualifications

• 1 year of veterinary hospital experience required.
• Strong animal restraint and handling skills.
• Dependable and punctual with a consistent attendance record.
• Self-motivated and able to recognize what needs to be done without always waiting for direction.
• Able to work with a sense of urgency and adjust priorities throughout the day.
• Comfortable receiving direction from multiple team members in a busy hospital environment.
• Positive and professional communication with coworkers, doctors, and clients.
• Willing to jump in and help wherever needed.
• Able to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinary technicians and specialists with patient care.
• Safe restraint and handling of dogs and cats.
• Preparing patients and treatment areas for procedures.
• Assisting with in‑house laboratory testing and sample preparation.
• Cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instruments.
• Cleaning and maintaining treatment and patient areas.
• Stocking supplies and keeping work areas organized.
• Assisting with patient flow throughout the hospital.
• Helping the client service team when needed.
• Anticipating what needs to be done next and helping the team keep the day moving efficiently.

Skills

Vet hospital experience

Restraint skills

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Initiative

Job description

Lancaster Veterinary Specialties is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our close-knit team in Lancaster, PA. You will support technicians and veterinarians with patient care, ensure safe restraint of dogs and cats, and help prepare treatment areas for procedures.

This role offers 2–3 daytime shifts per week with no weekends or holidays. We value reliability, teamwork, and proactive service, and provide a collaborative environment where you can grow in specialty medicine alongside