Vet Tech Assistant

Community Veterinary Partners; Paxtonia (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Dauphin County in Hershey, PA is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited hospital. You will assist with daily patient care, restraining animals during exams, and preparing rooms and equipment for visits.

The role offers hands-on experience in general practice, urgent care, exotics, and specialty cases, with training provided for the right candidate. Join a collaborative team dedicated to compassionate pet care.

Qualifications

• Love for animals and commitment to their well-being.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork.
• Reliability and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
• Willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary technicians and doctors with daily patient care and treatments.
• Restrain and handle animals safely and compassionately during examinations and procedures.
• Prepare examination rooms, treatment areas, and equipment for patient visits.
• Help monitor patients and provide care before and after procedures.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain examination rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment.
• Assist with laundry, stocking supplies, and maintaining an organized hospital.
• Support the team with patient admissions, discharges, and other daily hospital needs.
• Help ensure every patient receives compassionate, attentive care.
• Communicate professionally and kindly with clients and team members.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

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Technician Full Time Non-Vet Labor Harrisburg, PA, US

Salary Range: $15.00 To $15.50 Annually

Now Hiring: Veterinary Technician Assistant

Animal Hospital of Dauphin County | Hershey, PA Area

Do you love animals and want to be part of a team that makes a difference every day? TheAnimal Hospital of Dauphin County (AHDC) is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and motivatedVeterinary Technician Assistant to join our growing team!

As anAAHA-accredited veterinary hospital, we take pride in providing high-quality patient care and exceptional service to our clients. Our hospital offers a unique mix of general practice, urgent care, exotics, and specialty/referral services, creating an exciting, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same!

What You'll Do

• Assist veterinary technicians and doctors with daily patient care and treatments.
• Restrain and handle animals safely and compassionately during examinations and procedures.
• Prepare examination rooms, treatment areas, and equipment for patient visits.
• Help monitor patients and provide care before and after procedures.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain examination rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment.
• Assist with laundry, stocking supplies, and maintaining an organized hospital.
• Support the team with patient admissions, discharges, and other daily hospital needs.
• Help ensure every patient receives compassionate, attentive care.
• Communicate professionally and kindly with clients and team members.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their well-being.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to follow directions and work collaboratively with doctors, technicians, and other hospital team members.
• Previous veterinary, animal care, or customer service experience is a plus, butwe are willing to train the right candidate!

Why Join AHDC?

• Work in an AAHA-accredited hospital committed to high standards of veterinary care.
• Gain hands-on experience with general practice, urgent care, exotics, and specialty cases.
• Learn from experienced veterinary professionals and build your skills.
• Become part of a supportive team that values collaboration, compassion, and professional growth.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the families who love them.

Position: Full-Time Veterinary Technician Assistant

Location: Hershey, PA area

If you're ready to begin or grow your career in veterinary medicine, we'd love to meet you!

Join the AHDC team and help us provide compassionate care, build trusted relationships, and pursue professional excellence!