Veterinary Assistant

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Neshaminy (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

VCA Neshaminy Animal Hospital in Oakford, PA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited practice with a legacy of over 40 years in the Pennsylvania community. The role offers 35-40 hours per week, Monday through Saturday with alternating Friday/Saturday, and a pay range of $16-$19 per hour.

You will support compassionate patient care, client education, and veterinary workflows while growing professionally in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician preferred.
• Strong client communication and empathy in client interactions.
• Ability to assist with routine pharmacology and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and monitoring.
• Educate clients about procedures, medications, and aftercare.
• Assist with pharmacy operations and medication administration.
• Perform lab sample collection and processing.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and related tasks.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and care

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Diagnostic imaging

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant! Location: 4197 E Bristol Rd, Oakford, PA 19053 Compensation: The salary range for this position is $16-$19/hr Schedule: 35-40 hours a week Monday through Saturdays (alternating Friday/Saturdays) Join the medical team at VCA Neshaminy Animal Hospital, an AAHA-accredited practice proudly serving the Pennsylvania community for more than 40 years. Our team is committed to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where veterinary professionals can grow and thrive. We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a practice that values teamwork, compassionate patient care, and continued professional development.

Why join The VCA 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. At VCA 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!

• Career Support Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
• Health & Well Being 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
• Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

• 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

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