Veterinary Assistant

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Conewago Animal Hospital in Hanover, PA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Patient Care Team. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and eager to grow with a supportive group, we’d love to meet you!

In our AAHA-accredited facility, you’ll assist veterinarians and technicians, take patient histories, restrain animals, and help with exams, radiographs, lab work, and client education. A full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary setting
• A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures
• Take patient histories and perform TPRs
• Restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare and clean exam rooms
• Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics
• Maintain accurate medical records and support charting
• Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits
• Support surgery prep and recovery as needed
• Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment

Skills

Veterinary setting experience

Animal care passion

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Handling dogs and cats safely

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: 3002 Hanover Pike, Hanover, PA 17331

Join Our Amazing Team at VCA Conewago Animal Hospital

We're currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Patient Care Team. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a team that will support your growth, we'd love to meet you!

About Us:

In our AAHA-accredited facility at VCA Conewago Veterinary Hospital, we've helped pets live long and healthy lives since 1980. We offer comprehensive wellness care for dogs and cats, as well as integrative services like acupuncture.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA Conewago Animal Hospital team!

• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a veterinary setting
• A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
• High school diploma or equivalent required

What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities):

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures
• Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)
• Restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare and clean exam rooms
• Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics
• Maintain accurate medical records and support charting
• Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits
• Support surgery prep and recovery as needed
• Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment

Schedule:

Full - time opportunity.

Compensation:

$ 18 - 20/hr and t he starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.

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!

Ready to build a career where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of what you do? Help us shape the future of veterinary care-one patient at a time.

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.