Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Care & Client Support

Memorial Veterinary Hospital - Dickson City; Throop (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Memorial Veterinary Hospital in Dickson City, PA seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians during exams and treatments. The role focuses on compassionate patient care, client communication, and accurate record-keeping across busy clinical workflows.

Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, restraining animals safely, administering medications, and maintaining clean, organized hospital spaces while contributing to high-quality, compassionate care for all patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic computer proficiency including practice management software and Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience with animals is preferred; veterinary/animal care background valued.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate, professional care to patients and clients at all times.
• Communicates clearly with clients, doctors, and team members and handles inquiries as needed.
• Assists the veterinarian during exams, diagnostics, treatments and surgeries.
• Safely restrains animals using low-stress handling techniques.
• Administers medications, vaccines, collects lab samples, and performs basic lab tests.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Clear client communication

Ability to work in high-stress cases

Team collaboration

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Memorial Veterinary Hospital in Dickson City, PA seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians during exams and treatments. The role focuses on compassionate patient care, client communication, and accurate record-keeping across busy clinical workflows.

Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, restraining animals safely, administering medications, and maintaining clean, organized hospital spaces while contributing to high-quality, compassionate care for all patients.