Veterinary Assistant - Memorial Veterinary Hospital

VetEvolve; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Memorial Veterinary Hospital in Dickson City, PA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who will support veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, and treatments while delivering compassionate care to pets and their clients.

You will educate clients on vaccines and treatment plans, maintain accurate medical records, and help with check-out. This role requires physical stamina and a professional appearance; flexible hours help cover the hospital schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with animals is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Proficient with practice management software and Microsoft Office.
• Professional and neat appearance.
• Comfortable with varied schedules.
• Able to work around cleaning chemicals and biohazards.

Responsabilités

• Provides compassionate, professional care to patients and clients.
• Communicates clearly with clients, doctors, and team members.
• Assists the veterinarian during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Safely restrains animals using low-stress handling techniques.
• Administers medications, draws up vaccines, collects lab samples, and performs basic lab tests as directed.
• Creates, reviews, and enters treatment plans accurately in the medical record system.
• Educates clients on common vaccinations, medications, and treatment protocols.
• Accurately records patient information and maintains organized medical records.
• Enters charges and assists with client check-out.
• Keeps exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital spaces clean and stocked.
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and commitment to hospital operations.

Connaissances

Experience with animals

Safety awareness

Composure under pressure

Physical stamina

Professional appearance

Client communication

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

Practice management software

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

At Memorial Veterinary Hospital located in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, we are dedicated to health and happiness of all the pets that share and enrich our lives. We promise to treat every client like family and every patient like he or she were our own beloved pet. We serve companion animals, and have a sister hospital in Throop that sees GP and Urgent Care cases as well only 12 minutes away!

Veterinary Assistant | Memorial Veterinary Hospital | Dickson City and Throop, PA

Compensation

$17–$24/hour, commensurate with licensure and experience

Position Summary

The Veterinary Assistant provides essential support to the veterinarian during outpatient exams and throughout the diagnosis and treatment of patients. They care for all patients, assist with medical procedures, and help ensure each patient receives high-quality, compassionate care. In this role, the Veterinary Assistant also serves as a key connection between the veterinarian and clients. Through exceptional service and communication, the Veterinary Assistant helps build trust and foster lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate, professional care to patients and clients at all times.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients, doctors, and team members, including answering phones and routing inquiries as needed.
• Handles sensitive client situations with empathy and discretion, escalating medical questions appropriately.
• Assists the veterinarian during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Safely restrains animals of varying sizes and temperaments using low-stress handling techniques.
• Administers medications, draws up vaccines, collects lab samples, and performs basic lab tests as directed.
• Creates, reviews, and enters treatment plans accurately in the medical record system.
• Educates clients on common vaccinations, medications, and treatment protocols to ensure understanding of care plans and follow-up recommendations.
• Accurately records patient information and maintains organized, up-to-date medical records.
• Enters charges accurately and assists with the client check-out process, including processing payments when needed.
• Ensures exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital spaces are clean, stocked, and well maintained.
• Demonstrates consistent reliability, punctuality, and commitment to supporting patients, clients, and hospital operations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use practice management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience working with animals preferred; veterinary or animal care background strongly valued.
• Able to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids.
• Maintains composure and professionalism in emotionally challenging or high-stress situations.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Hours

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.

Compensation And Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.