Vet Assistant - Compassionate Care & Flexible Hours

Memorial Veterinary Hospital - Dickson City; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Veterinary Hospital - Dickson City is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide essential support to the veterinarian during exams and treatments. You will help with diagnostics, procedures, and client communication while ensuring compassionate, professional care for every patient and client.

A sister hospital in Throop complements our team, enabling broader care for GP and urgent cases. The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate record-keeping, and reliable service.

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.
• Comfortable around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids.
• Maintains composure and professionalism in emotionally challenging or high-stress situations.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

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 as needed.
• 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 and temperaments 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 common vaccinations, medications, and treatment protocols to ensure understanding of care plans and follow-up recommendations.
• Accurately records patient information and maintains organized, up-to-date medical records.
• Enters charges accurately and assists with the client check-out process, including processing payments when needed.
• Ensures exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital spaces are clean, stocked, and well maintained.
• Demonstrates consistent reliability, punctuality, and commitment to supporting patients, clients, and hospital operations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer proficiency

Animal handling safety

Professional appearance

Low-stress animal restraint

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with animals preferred

Tools

Practice management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Memorial Veterinary Hospital - Dickson City is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to provide essential support to the veterinarian during exams and treatments. You will help with diagnostics, procedures, and client communication while ensuring compassionate, professional care for every patient and client.

A sister hospital in Throop complements our team, enabling broader care for GP and urgent cases. The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate record-keeping, and reliable service.