Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals·Springfield, Pennsylvania

$15 - $23/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 3 months ago

Practice for this role

Veterinary Assistant · $15 - $23/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-50% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Pennsylvania ($30.40/hr, n=860)

3 similar openings in the Springfield area

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 860 posted dental roles in Pennsylvania rates. This role sits in the 22nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 50% below the Pennsylvania median for dental roles.

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for maintaining a low-stress environment while assisting with patient histories, restraint, and clinical tasks. Key duties include administering injections, collecting lab samples, and providing client education and care.

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About the Role

As Veterinary Technician or Assistant, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients and clients. Some of the duties you will be responsible for include: Obtain a history on a sick/well patient Restrain a cat/dog Feel comfortable talking to clients/making phone calls Toe nail trims (can train) Ear cleanings (can train) Draw up injections and be able to administer them (can train) Blood draws (can train) Client education and care Lab sample collection and processing Medication preparation and administration Safe and effective patient handling and restraint Medical recordkeeping have some veterinary medical knowledge/background Why VCA VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with hometown care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. This means taking care of our people. We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Benefits include: Career Support Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community Advancement and leadership opportunities Internal CE and development opportunities Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more Health & Well Being 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 Growing network of onsite social workers Other Perks 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 The pay range for this position is $15.23-$23.14 Interested? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Requirements

Candidates should have a veterinary medical knowledge background and be comfortable interacting with clients. Experience in animal restraint and basic clinical procedures is desired, though some technical skills can be trained.

Medication Administration
Blood Draws
Client Communication
Client Education
Ear Cleaning
Patient Handling
Lab Sample Collection
Patient Restraint
Medical Recordkeeping
Toe Nail Trimming

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $15 - $23/hr
Location: Springfield, Pennsylvania
Posted: Jun 10, 2026
Application: Employer website

Veterinary assistants are in steady demand

In Pennsylvania, veterinary assistant roles are typically driven by ongoing demand in clinics that need support with patient handling, treatment prep, and maintaining sterile work areas. These positions can be competitive because employers look for candidates who can follow state practice acts and NAVTA guidelines while using safe restraint techniques and working carefully in fast-paced settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then compare your experience with the listed technical and handling duties before applying.