Vet Tech Assistant — Fast-Paced Animal Care

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

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.