Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Aliquippa (Beaver County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Pet discounts

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

VCA Five Points Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join the team full time at 2057 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001. The role offers a salary range of $19-$22 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

We value growth, ongoing education, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes patient care and team collaboration. We welcome applicants with a passion for veterinary medicine, strong communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication and client service orientation.
• Ability to handle medical terminology and basic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and client education.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with procedures and treatments.
• Prepare and maintain medical records and medication administration.
• Support imaging, lab processing, and equipment handling.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client education

Pharmacy administration

Lab sample handling

Imaging

Medical records

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant!

Location: 2057 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001

Compensation: The salary range for this position starts at $19-$22 /hr

VCA Five Points Animal Hospital is seeking a talented Veterinary Assistant to join the team full time. We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and are excited to welcome a likeminded professional. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why join the VCA Five Points team?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Medical recordkeeping

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com