Veterinary Assistant

Wolf-Run-Veterinary-Clinic; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package: Up to $500

CE allowance: up to $1,000 annually

Health insurance

Life insurance and disability

401k options

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Wolf Run Veterinary Clinic in Muncy, PA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care. The role offers hands-on opportunities in patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures in a fast-paced team environment.

You will assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry, perform phlebotomy, monitor anesthesia, and help

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary assistant or related clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, surgical setup, and outpatient procedures.
• Phlebotomy and laboratory sample collection experience.
• Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry.
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care.
• Performing phlebotomy and laboratory sample collection, and supporting in-house diagnostics.
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures.
• Monitoring anesthesia and supporting patient recovery as directed by the veterinary team.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Client communication

Phlebotomy

Animal handling

Record keeping

IDEXX diagnostics

Tools

IDEXX diagnostics

Job description

Wolf Run Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to keep developing a well-rounded skillset across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. We are seeking dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask efficiently, anticipate team needs, communicate professionally, and take pride in delivering exceptional support throughout every stage of the patient visit.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Performing phlebotomy and laboratory sample collection, and supporting in-house diagnostics
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Monitoring anesthesia and supporting patient recovery as directed by the veterinary team
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a 4 x 10 schedule and availability needed Monday–Friday, with rotating weekend shifts every 4–5 weeks.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on experience
• CE allowance: up to $1,000 annually based on tenure
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Penn Foster tuition covered for team members pursuing credentialing

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law.

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 2+ years of veterinary assistant or related clinical experience preferred
  • Client communication and exam room workflow
  • Phlebotomy and laboratory sample collection
  • Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
  • Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles
  • Ability to assist with exams, treatments, surgical setup, and outpatient procedures
  • Ability to support in-house laboratory diagnostics and microscopy
  • Ability to maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
  • Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
  • Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and restrain patients safely throughout the workday

Why choose Wolf Run Veterinary Clinic?

Wolf Run Veterinary Clinic in Muncy, PA is a 7-doctor small animal hospital with roughly 50 team members and 12 exam rooms. Services include wellness and preventive care, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dentistry with digital dental radiography, in-house IDEXX diagnostics, digital radiography, ultrasound, boarding, and grooming. It’s a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strong utilization of every team member and efficient workflows.

What sets us apart is our low turnover and long-tenured team. We’ve built a close-knit, supportive culture where people enjoy working together and often connect outside of the hospital. We’ve grown significantly over the years while intentionally keeping a collaborative, community-focused feel.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a busy, hands-on setting and wants to be part of a stable, well-structured practice with a strong team culture and diverse caseload exposure.

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$18 - $20 USD

Wolf Run VC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.