Veterinary Assistant

Community Veterinary Partners; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Annual scrub allowance

Complimentary online continuing教育 with

Job summary

Alpha Veterinary Services in Uniontown, PA is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to support doctors, technicians, patients and clients in a growing mixed-animal practice. You will gain exposure to a variety of medical, diagnostic, and surgical cases, with hands-on opportunities to strengthen skills, as part of a supportive team.

This full-time role offers schedule Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM with rotating Saturdays, competitive compensation based on experience, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of veterinary assistant or veterinary hospital experience preferred.
• Comfortable with animal restraint and hands-on patient care.
• Experience with blood draws, laboratory samples, treatments, or surgical assistance is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, team-focused environment.
• Willingness to work rotating Saturday shifts.
• Experience with surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, or large animals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during appointments, treatments, and procedures.
• Safely restrain and handle patients for examinations and treatments.
• Obtain patient histories and assist with room appointments.
• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites.
• Assist with surgical preparation and patient recovery.
• Collect laboratory samples and assist with in‑house diagnostic testing.
• Perform venipuncture and assist with IV catheter placement based on experience.
• Assist with digital radiographs and other diagnostics.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments under veterinary supervision.
• Provide attentive care to hospitalized patients.
• Communicate with clients regarding basic patient care and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate patient information and treatment documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain patient care and treatment areas.
• Support your teammates and help maintain an efficient hospital workflow.

Skills

Animal restraint

Patient care

Laboratory samples

Surgical assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Experienced Veterinary Assistant – Alpha Veterinary Services

Location: Uniontown, PA 15401

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM | Rotating Saturdays, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Build Your Career at Alpha Veterinary Services

Since 2014, Alpha Veterinary Services has proudly served the Uniontown community by providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to both companion animals and large animals. As a growing mixed-animal practice, we're looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant who enjoys hands‑on patient care, thrives in a team environment, and is ready to continue building their clinical skills.

This is a great opportunity for an assistant who already has veterinary hospital experience and wants to take on an active role supporting our doctors, technicians, patients, and clients.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team‑oriented environment where everyone works together


• Opportunity to gain experience with both small and large animal patients


• Exposure to a variety of medical, diagnostic, and surgical cases


• Hands‑on opportunities to strengthen your veterinary skills


• Continuing education and opportunities for career growth


• A positive workplace that values compassion, communication, and teamwork


• Join a hospital that has proudly served the Uniontown community for more than a decade

What You'll Do

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll work closely with our veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide excellent patient care. Responsibilities may include:

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during appointments, treatments, and procedures


• Safely restrain and handle patients for examinations and treatments


• Obtain patient histories and assist with room appointments


• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites


• Assist with surgical preparation and patient recovery


• Collect laboratory samples and assist with in‑house diagnostic testing


• Perform venipuncture and assist with IV catheter placement based on experience


• Assist with digital radiographs and other diagnostics


• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments under veterinary supervision


• Provide attentive care to hospitalized patients


• Communicate with clients regarding basic patient care and discharge instructions


• Maintain accurate patient information and treatment documentation


• Clean, disinfect, and maintain patient care and treatment areas


• Support your teammates and help maintain an efficient hospital workflow

What We're Looking For

• 1–2+ years of veterinary assistant or veterinary hospital experience preferred


• Comfortable with animal restraint and hands‑on patient care


• Previous experience with blood draws, laboratory samples, treatments, or surgical assistance is highly preferred


• Strong communication and client service skills


• Ability to work effectively in a busy, team‑focused environment


• Dependable, compassionate, and willing to jump in wherever needed


• Eager to learn and continue developing veterinary clinical skills


• Willingness to work rotating Saturday shifts


• Experience with surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, or large animals is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with employer match


• Paid Time Off and paid holidays


• Paid parental leave


• Annual scrub allowance


• Complimentary online continuing education with assistant‑focused courses


• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 mental health support


• Employee pet care discounts


• Team recognition and incentive programs

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a hospital where you can use your skills, continue learning, and play an important role in patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

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