Veterinary Assistant

VCA Bakerstown Animal Hospital in Bakerstown, PA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our 4 doctor practice!

We are AHAA accredited, Fear Free practice, and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. Our tight-knit community is a great place to call home. Many of us can be found at local breweries, restaurants, and summer festivals!

At VCA Bakerstown, you can be the Veterinary Technician you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture
• catheter placement
• radiology
• physical examinations and patient assessment
• laboratory work
• pharmacy
• compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

• Provide high-quality care for animals by performing routine examinations and assessments.
• Administer blood sampling and assist in diagnostic procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals safely during examinations and treatments.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Educate pet owners on proper care and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with veterinarians to ensure the well-being of all animals in the facility.
• Assist in laboratory procedures and perform basic veterinary tasks as needed.

VCA adds value to your compensation package with the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Opportunity to teach and mentor
• 401(k)
• Life and Long Term Disability insurance
• Free NAVTA membership
• Qualifying Penn Foster Sponsorship for Tech program
• Paid VTNE prep courses and Exam fees
• Amazing Pet Discount (Limit
  4)
• Pay up to $24 Hr ( based on experience)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

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.

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