Veterinary Assistant

Community Veterinary Partners; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

CE opportunities

Scrub allowance

Employee assistance program

Pet care discounts

Pet insurance discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Sycamore Veterinary Hospital in Newtown, PA is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our supportive team. If you enjoy working with pets and people and want to grow your skills, this is the place for you.

The hospital has served the Newtown area for decades with a compassionate, low-stress approach and a commitment to personalized medicine. We offer full-time or part-time schedules, flexible hours, and opportunities for continuing education while supporting a collaborative

Qualifications

• At least one year of veterinary assistant experience.
• Ability to restrain dogs and cats safely.
• Excellent client communication and teamwork.
• Ability to stay organized in a busy hospital.
• Interest in learning new skills and taking initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Assist doctors during appointments.
• Handle and restrain dogs and cats safely.
• Record patient histories and medical information.
• Collect lab samples and assist with diagnostics.
• Support surgical and dental procedures.
• Monitor recovering patients.
• Fill medications and prepare prescriptions.
• Educate clients on preventive care and at-home instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organized treatment area.

Skills

Vet assistant experience

People skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Initiative & learning

Job description

Newtown, PA Do you enjoy building relationships with clients, caring for patients, and being part of a supportive veterinary team? Sycamore Veterinary Hospital is looking for an

Experienced Veterinary Assistant Sycamore Veterinary Hospital Newtown, PA Do you enjoy building relationships with clients, caring for patients, and being part of a supportive veterinary team? Sycamore Veterinary Hospital is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to help us continue providing outstanding care to pets in the Newtown community.

If you're looking for a practice where you'll be trusted, supported, and encouraged to continue learning, we'd love to meet you.

Why Sycamore?

Sycamore Veterinary Hospital has proudly served the Newtown area for over four decades. Our team is committed to delivering personalized medicine while fostering a positive, collaborative workplace where every team member plays an important role.

We care for a wide variety of medical and surgical cases using modern equipment and a compassionate, low-stress approach.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments


• Assist doctors during appointments


• Safely handle and restrain dogs and cats


• Obtain patient histories and record medical information


• Collect laboratory samples and assist with diagnostics


• Support surgical and dental procedures


• Monitor recovering patients


• Fill medications and prepare prescriptions


• Educate clients on preventive care and at-home instructions


• Help maintain a clean, organized treatment area

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has at least one year of veterinary assistant experience


• Enjoys working with both pets and people


• Can stay organized in a busy hospital setting


• Communicates well with teammates and clients


• Takes initiative and enjoys learning new skills


• Brings a positive attitude and dependable work ethic every day

Experience with surgery, venipuncture, laboratory procedures, or anesthesia is appreciated, but we're happy to continue developing the skills of motivated candidates.

Our Schedule

• Full-time or part-time opportunities


• Flexible scheduling available


• Shared evening coverage


• Rotating Saturday morning shifts


• Major holidays observed

Benefits

Eligible team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive pay based on experience


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off


• Paid parental leave


• 401(k) with company match


• Continuing education opportunities


• Annual scrub allowance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Pet care discounts


• Pet insurance discounts


• Career growth opportunities within Community Veterinary Partners

We'd Love to Meet You

Whether you're looking to continue building your veterinary career or find a hospital where teamwork truly matters, Sycamore Veterinary Hospital offers a welcoming environment where your contributions are appreciated.

Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law.