Veterinary Assistant — Compassionate Care & Team Support

Erie Animal Hospital; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits or accounts

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Erie Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians. The role includes patient care, sample collection, in-house lab work, radiography, and client education. The ideal candidate has basic veterinary terminology knowledge, strong clerical skills, and is comfortable with medical records and invoicing.

Weekend availability is required. This position involves assisting with medications, vaccines, and treatments, while maintaining a clean, organized

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to work weekends as required.
• Basic math for dosages and calculations.
• Good computer skills and familiarity with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment.
• Obtain samples and perform in-house lab work.
• Take radiographs following safety procedures.
• Assist with medications, vaccines, and treatments.
• Prepare and explain treatment plans to owners.
• Accurately invoice for services.
• Maintain digital and AI-generated medical notes.

Skills

Weekend availability

Veterinary experience

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Strong communication

Client education

In-house lab work

Radiography handling

Mild lifting (up to 25 lbs)

Tools

Invoicing software

Record keeping software

Job description

Erie Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians. The role includes patient care, sample collection, in-house lab work, radiography, and client education. The ideal candidate has basic veterinary terminology knowledge, strong clerical skills, and is comfortable with medical records and invoicing.

Weekend availability is required. This position involves assisting with medications, vaccines, and treatments, while maintaining a clean, organized