Veterinary Assistant — Sign-On Bonus & Growth

PetVet Care Centers; Eagleville (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) plan

Pet discounts

Mental health support

CE stipends

Relief fund

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Trooper Veterinary Hospital in Eagleville, PA is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This role supports hospital operations by delivering dedicated veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and their clients.

The hospital, AAHA-accredited since 1990 and Cat Friendly, emphasizes a Culture of Care and a warm, family-like atmosphere that keeps pets and owners engaged.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or GED
• Animal handling and safe restraint skills, veterinary medical knowledge, able to intubate animals, place catheters, perform dental cleaning, perform x-rays and proficient in surgical monitoring
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian
• Provide excellent patient care by applying knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, equipment usage, and drug administration
• Obtain and verify medications
• Ensure patients have food and water, clean rooms, cages, and equipment; observe for clinical signs of disease
• Fill prescriptions and administer medications with proper documentation, logging, and security for controlled drugs
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy environment by sterilizing instruments, disinfecting areas, storing supplies, and complying with regulations
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients' conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database accurately
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed by the veterinarian
• Maintain equipment by troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs
• Maintain inventory, place orders for supplies, verify receipts
• Update job knowledge by educational opportunities and journals
• Release pets to owners ensuring they are clean and properly groomed before release
• Follow oral and written directions
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice

Skills

Animal handling

Restraint skills

Vet medical knowledge

Intubation

Catheter placement

Dental cleaning

X-ray proficiency

Surgical monitoring

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ Trooper Veterinary Hospital in Eagleville, PA is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This role supports hospital operations by delivering dedicated veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and their clients.

The hospital, AAHA-accredited since 1990 and Cat Friendly, emphasizes a Culture of Care and a warm, family-like atmosphere that keeps pets and owners engaged.