Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated veterinary assistant who values work-life balance and teamwork. This role offers a supportive and fun environment where you can grow and develop your veterinary skills while contributing to a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Enjoy consistent scheduling, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community. If you are passionate about animal care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that appreciates and recognizes your contributions while enjoying perks like flexible compensation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition Support Program

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Free lab work for employee pets

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• Must be willing to contribute to a supportive workplace.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of DVM staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care and support to DVM staff.
• Participate in team meetings and maintain open communication.

Skills

Veterinary Assistance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who we are:

Are you sick of working nights, weekends, and holidays? Do you sometimes forget what your family looks like after a long week of working late? Do you ever wonder what it must be like not to work eight days a week? If so, Capitol Area Animal Medical Center wants to talk! We value a proper work-life balance and want to see you succeed in the clinic and in life.

Capitol Area Animal Medical Center is looking for a veterinary assistant to add to their dedicated team. Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, Capitol Area Animal Medical Center offers consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits, including:

Financial Benefits:

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits:

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration!

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Our veterinary assistants should be ready to:

• Be willing to be part of a workplace where truly appreciating each other is more than some motivational poster on the wall.
• Celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other life events because they're important!
• Be a part of weekly and monthly meetings to encourage open communication and collaboration.
• Maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect.
• Possess the confidence to own tasks and responsibilities to deliver positive outcomes.
• Anticipate the needs of DVM staff, promoting efficiency and teamwork.

What’s in it for you

• Employee benefits that strengthen both the body and the mind
• Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• Lunch breaks on the reg

Like what you hear? Take the next step towards awesomeness and apply today!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Capitol Area Animal Medical Center and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.