Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick time

Generous employee pet discounts

Head Space mental wellness

Tuition support and sponsorships

License reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

VCA Smoketown Animal Hospital in Lancaster, PA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited practice. We offer a supportive, low-stress team culture and competitive pay based on experience and education.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will assist with patient care, prepare medications, collect lab samples, capture diagnostic images, maintain medical records, and support a busy hospital that values each team member’s skills and personality.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care and client education.
• Willingness to learn and support a team in a fast-paced clinic.
• Experience with basic pharmacy tasks and lab processing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and client communication.
• Prepare medications and administer as directed.
• Collect lab samples and process tests.
• Capture and position diagnostic images.
• Maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Lab sample collection

Diagnostic imaging

Medical recordkeeping

Pharmacy and medication administration

Education

Veterinary Assistant training

Technician in training

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant!

Location: 2497 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602

Pay range: $18-$21 based on experience and education

At VCA Smoketown Animal Hospital, we are looking to add a full time veterinary assistant to our hospital! We are an AAHA accredited practice located in beautiful Lancaster County, PA. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why join the VCA Smoketown team?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and are committed to your personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. 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, your 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.