What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
Location: 3002 Hanover Pike, Hanover, PA 17331
Join Our Amazing Team at VCA Conewago Animal Hospital
We’re currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Patient Care Team. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a team that will support your growth, we’d love to meet you!
About Us:
In our AAHA-accredited facility at VCA Conewago Veterinary Hospital, we've helped pets live long and healthy lives since 1980. We offer comprehensive wellness care for dogs and cats, as well as integrative services like acupuncture.
Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA Conewago Animal Hospital team!
Advancement and leadership opportunities
Internal CE and development opportunities
Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
Access to Headspace app
Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
Paid parental leave
Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Referral bonus opportunities
Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships
Schedule: Full- time opportunity.
Compensation: $ 18 - 20/hr and the starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.
Qualifications:
Previous experience in a veterinary setting
A passion for animals and a desire to learn and grow in the veterinary field
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
High school diploma or equivalent required
What You'll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities):
Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams and procedures
Take patient histories and perform TPRs (temperature, pulse, respiration)
Restrain animals safely and compassionately
Prepare and clean exam rooms
Assist with radiographs, lab sample collection, and basic in-house diagnostics
Maintain accurate medical records and support charting
Provide client education and ensure excellent service during visits
Support surgery prep and recovery as needed
Help maintain a clean, stocked, and organized hospital environment
Ready to build a career where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of what you do? Apply today and help us shape the future of veterinary care—one patient at a time.
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
Salary : $18 - $20