Veterinary Assistant

Western-Veterinary-Partners-1; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k options

Paid time off

Job summary

Wolf Run Veterinary Clinic in Muncy, PA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced, team-oriented practice. You will work across exam rooms, surgery support, and in-house diagnostics, ensuring high-quality patient care and clear client communication.

The role requires 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience and proficiency in patient handling, nursing care, and medication administration. We offer a full-time 4x10 schedule, with benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience required
• Proficiency in client education and communication
• Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint
• Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
• Oral medication administration and SQ injections
• Venipuncture skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient exam room workflow and outstanding client communication, including check-ins, treatment plan review, and discharge instructions
• Assist our surgery team with patient prep, setup, monitoring, and recovery
• Perform in-house diagnostics including microscopy and laboratory sample collection and processing
• Review treatment plans, provide discharge instructions, and address client questions with empathy and clarity
• Collaborate with your team to support the veterinarian's orders during outpatient visits, ensuring the highest level of patient care
• Jump in wherever you're needed — this is a team-first environment and we value versatility as much as technical skill

Skills

Client education

Communication

Safe handling

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Oral medication administration

SQ injections

Venipuncture

Job description

Wolf Run Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, love the feeling of a close-knit team, and want to put your skills to use every single day — keep reading. Wolf Run is not your average clinic, and we're not looking for your average assistant.

Th is is an excellent opportunity for a skilled, outgoing assistant who wants to fully utilize their clinical experience while making meaningful connections with clients and their pets. We're looking for a genuine team player — someone who is equally comfortable in the exam room, alongside our surgery team, running diagnostics, and anywhere else the day takes them. If you're the kind of person who sees what needs to be done and jumps in without being asked, you'll fit right in here.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure efficient exam room workflow and outstanding client communication, including check-ins, treatment plan review, and discharge instructions


• Assist our surgery team with patient prep, setup, monitoring, and recovery


• Perform in-house diagnostics including microscopy and laboratory sample collection and processing


• Review treatment plans, provide discharge instructions, and address client questions with empathy and clarity


• Collaborate with your team to support the veterinarian's orders during outpatient visits, ensuring the highest level of patient care


• Jump in wherever you're needed — this is a team-first environment and we value versatility as much as technical skill

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $15 – $17 per hour, for each hour worked


• Schedule: This is a full-time position, with a 4 x 10 schedule and availability needed Monday–Friday with rotating weekend shifts every 4–5 weeks.

Full-time Benefits Package:

• Bonus package: $500based on years of experience


• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Life insurance and disability


• Employee Assistance Program


• 401k options


• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience required


• Proficiency in the following skills:
  
  
  
  • Client education and communication
  
  
  • Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint
  
  
  • Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
  
  
  • Oral medication administration and SQ Injections
  
  
  • Venipuncture skills preferred
  
  
  
  

Why Work at Wolf Run Veterinary Clinic?

Wolf Run Veterinary Clinicin Muncy, PA is a large,full-servicehospital offering small animal care, surgery, and additional services including boarding and grooming. We operate in afast-paced, team-oriented environmentsupported by strong technician utilization and efficient workflows.

What truly sets us apart is ourlow turnover and long-tenured team—we’ve built a close-knit, supportive culture wherepeople actually enjoy working togetherand often connect outside of the hospital. We’ve grown significantly over the years while intentionally maintaining a collaborative, community-focused feel.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a busy, hands-on setting and wants to be part of a stable, well-structured practice with strong team culture and diverse caseload exposure.

Pay Range

$18 - $25 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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