Veterinary Assistant: Hands-On Surgery & Client Care

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 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.