Veterinary Exam Room Technician | Client Care

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Springfield Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet discounts

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

VCA Old Marple Animal Hospital in Springfield, PA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant/Exam Room Technician to support a busy multi-doctor practice. You will help create a low-stress environment, take patient histories, restrain animals, communicate with clients, and assist with routine procedures and lab work.

The role emphasizes patient care, medical recordkeeping, and education for clients, with training available for toe nail trims, ear cleanings, injections, and blood draws.

Qualifications

• Formal veterinary assistant training or equivalent experience.
• Experience handling dogs and cats and restraining animals.
• Ability to communicate with clients and document patient history.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history from clients.
• Restrain cats and dogs as needed.
• Communicate with clients and answer questions by phone.
• Assist with toe nail trims and ear cleanings as trained.

Skills

History taking

Animal restraint

Client communication

Medical recordkeeping

Lab sample handling

Education

Veterinary assistant training

Job description

VCA Old Marple Animal Hospital in Springfield, PA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant/Exam Room Technician to support a busy multi-doctor practice. You will help create a low-stress environment, take patient histories, restrain animals, communicate with clients, and assist with routine procedures and lab work.

The role emphasizes patient care, medical recordkeeping, and education for clients, with training available for toe nail trims, ear cleanings, injections, and blood draws.