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VCA Animal Hospitals·Hanover, Pennsylvania
Veterinary Assistant · $18 - $20/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 814 posted dental roles in Pennsylvania rates. This role sits in the 24th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 46% below the Pennsylvania median for dental roles.
Assist veterinarians and technicians with animal exams, procedures, and safe restraint of pets. Maintain a clean hospital environment and support diagnostic tasks including radiographs and lab sample collection.
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.
$ 18 - 20/hr and the starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field.
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 need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in a veterinary setting. Candidates must be comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments.
Market context
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.