Veterinary Assistant - Memorial Veterinary Hospital

VetEvolve; Throop (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

VetEvolve is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for Memorial Veterinary Hospital serving Dickson City and Throop, PA. compensation ranges from $17–$24/hour, commensurate with licensure and experience. You will assist veterinarians, educate clients, and help maintain high-quality patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma, computer proficiency, and a compassionate approach. We value teamwork, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds while supporting a busy practice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to use practice management software and Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience with animals preferred; veterinary background valued.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and handle animals safely.
• Maintains composure in emotionally challenging or high-stress situations.
• Professional, neat appearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Provide compassionate care to patients and clients.
• Communicate clearly with clients, doctors, and team members.
• Restrain animals using low-stress handling techniques.
• Administer medications and collect lab samples.
• Enter treatment plans in the medical records system.
• Educate clients on vaccines, medications, and care plans.
• Record patient information accurately in logs.
• Assist with checkout and processing payments.
• Keep exam rooms clean and stocked.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and teamwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Practice management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Memorial Veterinary Hospital

Who is VetEvolve?

VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams.

Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

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 forall patients,assistwith 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.

PrimaryResponsibilities:

• 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 equivalentrequired.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use practice management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Previousexperience 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-stresssituations.
• 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 toworka 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.

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