Vet Tech Assistant
About The Position
The Animal Hospital of Dauphin County (AHDC), an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital in the Hershey, Pennsylvania area, is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician Assistant. The hospital provides general practice, urgent care, exotics, and specialty/referral services in a fast-paced setting. The role supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians with daily patient care, treatments, safe animal handling, patient monitoring, and preparation and upkeep of rooms, treatment areas, and equipment. The assistant also helps with admissions and discharges, laundry, supply stocking, and other hospital needs while communicating professionally with clients and colleagues and contributing to compassionate patient care. AHDC describes a supportive, collaborative team environment with opportunities to gain hands-on experience, learn from experienced veterinary professionals, and build skills. Previous veterinary, animal care, or customer service experience is a plus, and the hospital is willing to train the right candidate.
Requirements
- Genuine love for animals and commitment to their well-being.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Reliability and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to follow directions and collaborate with doctors, technicians, and other hospital team members.
Nice To Haves
- Previous veterinary, animal care, or customer service experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinary technicians and doctors with daily patient care and treatments.
- Safely and compassionately restrain and handle animals during examinations and procedures.
- Prepare examination rooms, treatment areas, and equipment for patient visits.
- Monitor patients and provide care before and after procedures.
- Clean, disinfect, and maintain examination rooms, treatment areas, kennels, and equipment.
- Assist with laundry, stocking supplies, and keeping the hospital organized.
- Support patient admissions, discharges, and other daily hospital needs.
- Help ensure patients receive compassionate, attentive care.
- Communicate professionally and kindly with clients and team members.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience with general practice, urgent care, exotics, and specialty cases.
- Opportunity to learn from experienced veterinary professionals and build skills.
- Supportive team environment that values collaboration, compassion, and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
