Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Oakford (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m­

Paid vacation

Continuing education

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Neshaminy Animal Hospital in Oakford, PA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited medical team. The position offers a salary range of $16-$19/hr and a 35-40 hour work week, Monday through Saturday with alternating Friday/Saturday shifts.

Join our collaborative environment focused on compassionate patient care, client education, and ongoing professional development. We provide comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a large veterinary community.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Medical recordkeeping

Responsibilities

• Win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience.
• Use the knowledge invested in your time and training to support the veterinary team.
• Responsibilities include client education, pharmacy, lab work, imaging, and medical records.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and care

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Diagnostic imaging

Medical recordkeeping

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!

• 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

• 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

• 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
• 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