Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation/sick days

Pet discounts

Headspace resources

Job summary

VCA Cat Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their medical team in a full-time capacity. The clinic emphasizes compassionate patient care, client education, and high standards of service in a AAHA-accredited setting.

The role supports veterinarians and technicians, with responsibilities spanning exam assistance, procedures, lab work, imaging, and recordkeeping. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care and client communication.
• Experience supporting veterinarians and technicians.
• Ability to assist with labs, imaging, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and client education.
• Assist veterinarians during exams, procedures, and treatments.
• Prepare patients for surgeries and monitor anesthesia as needed.
• Collect lab samples and process specimens.
• Maintain accurate medical records and inventory.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client education

Lab work

Imaging

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant Full Time!

Location: 226 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

VCA Cat Hospital of Philadelphia are looking to add part time Veterinary Assistant to the medical team! Our AAHA-accredited facility has been helping felines live long and healthy lives for more than 40 years. We deliver the best medical care for cats and the best experience for the cat owner.

Our veterinarians, technicians and support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best preventive and healing care.

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

• Growth & leadership opportunities

• Career development programs

• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships

• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement (if applicable)

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts

• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance

• Paid vacation and sick time (if applicable)

• Paid parental leave

• 401(k)

• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)

• Referral bonuses

• Competitive wage

• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

• Full-time and Part-time positions available

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

• Surgical preparation and assisting

• Anesthesia monitoring

• Dentistry

• Medical recordkeeping

The salary range for this position is $18-$20/hr

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