Veterinary Assistant

Landisville, PA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Job summary

Landisville Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative team in Landisville, PA. The role focuses on delivering exceptional patient care with opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.

We value compassion, reliability, and teamwork, and encourage ongoing learning while supporting a strong patient-centered practice.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience is preferred.
• Reliable, motivated, and able to multitask in a clinical setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and surgeries.
• Restrain and handle patients safely.
• Collect lab samples and run diagnostic tests.
• Administer medications and monitor patients during procedures.
• Prepare and monitor patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Educate clients on preventive care and treatment plans.
• Keep treatment areas clean, organized, and efficient.
• Support continuing learning and professional growth.

Skills

1 year veterinary experience

Dependable

Self motivated

Cleaning skills

Weekend/evening availability

Excellent communication

Team player

Lift 50 pounds

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Landisville, Pennsylvania

Compensation: $18.00 - $19.00 / hour

Description

Join Our Amazing Team as Our Newest Veterinary Assistant or Credentialed Veterinary Technician!

At Landisville Animal Hospital, our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative team and help us deliver exceptional patient care.

Whether you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant or a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT), you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills while working alongside a supportive team dedicated to high-quality medicine. We believe in investing in our people and offer opportunities for continued learning, professional development, and future leadership growth.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures
• Safely restraining and handling patients
• Collecting laboratory samples and performing diagnostic testing
• Administering medications and treatments as directed
• Preparing and monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures (within credentialing and state regulations)
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Educating clients on preventive care, medications, and treatment plans
• Supporting a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area
• Whether you're looking to continue building your veterinary career or bring your technical expertise to a supportive practice, we'd love to hear from you!

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
• Dependable
• Self motivated
• Excellent cleaning skills
• Able to work weekends and evenings
• Excellent communication
• Team player
• Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training