Experienced Veterinary Assistant / Technician
North Penn Animal Hospital•Lansdale, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
North Penn Animal Hospital is a busy, team-driven small animal practice looking for an experienced veterinary technician to join our clinical team. If you're someone who takes pride in patient care, communicates well with clients, and thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment — we want to hear from you. Certification is a plus but not required; your experience and skill set matter most.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of hands-on veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience in a clinical setting
- Comfortable working with dogs and cats of all temperaments, including difficult patients
- Strong communication skills with both clients and team members
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and assist with patients up to 150 lbs with team support
- Reliable, organized, and able to handle multiple priorities in a busy practice
- Familiarity with veterinary practice management software
- Frequent standing, bending, walking, and lifting
- Regularly lift up to 50 lbs and assist with larger patients with team support
- Work involves exposure to animals, animal waste, unpleasant odors, bites or scratches, and controlled substances
Nice To Haves
- CVT, LVT, or RVT credential preferred but not required — experience and skill are what counts
- Certification is a plus but not required
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during exams, procedures — including patient recovery
- Obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, and medical records accurately in our practice management system
- Collect and process in-house lab samples; prepare outside laboratory submissions
- Administer medications (IM/SQ injections) and perform treatments as directed by the veterinarian
- Take and maintain digital radiographs following proper safety protocols
- Educate and communicate with clients about diagnoses, discharge instructions, medications, and preventive care
- Perform routine procedures including nail trims, suture removals, bandage application, and cold laser therapy
- Accurately document controlled substance logs per DEA guidelines
- Safely and compassionately restrain animals of all sizes and temperaments
- Support hospital flow by keeping treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgery stations clean, stocked, and ready
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
