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PetVet Care Centers

Operates a network of veterinary hospitals.

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMorton, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Related experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients is required.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
  • An equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, including cleaning and maintaining equipment; feeding, exercising, and grooming patients; preparing and sanitizing surgery suites; restraining and handling patients; and performing clerical and administrative work.
  • Provide compassionate care to all patients.
  • Greet patients and their owners, escort them to an examining room, and take patient weights and other vital signs upon arrival.
  • Triage patients and perform physical examinations and treatments, and administer medication as directed by licensed veterinary technicians.
  • Calm and soothe anxious patients.
  • Assist doctors and technicians with administering medications and restraining patients.
  • Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
  • Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKGs, fluid pumps, syringe pumps, scales, anesthetic monitors, and related machines.
  • Fill prescriptions; calculate and administer medications; and maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
  • Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or requested by the client, record appetites, and recognize and report unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors.
  • Communicate positively with clients and help them feel comfortable leaving their pets at the hospital.
  • Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans.
  • Maintain hospital cleanliness, clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies, use chemicals safely, and complete laundry.
  • Bathe and care for overnight patients and ensure animals are clean and properly groomed before release.
  • Follow hospital safety and wellness regulations.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  • Maintain accurate medical records.
  • Attend work regularly and be present for every full-time shift.
  • Promote hospital products and services and support the organization.
  • Respond respectfully and urgently to directions from a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Licensed Veterinary Technician.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager; additional duties may apply in specialty areas such as dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, or internal medicine.

About the Company

PetVet Care Centers

Operates a network of veterinary hospitals.

PetVet Care Centers builds a nationwide network of veterinary hospitals by acquiring independent practices and integrating them under a shared system. It offers general and specialized pet care, including routine check-ups, surgeries, and emergency services, along with grooming and boarding. The company preserves each practice's local identity and client relationships while gaining centralized resources and standardized protocols for efficiency. Its goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate pet care across the United States through scalable, networked veterinary services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$675M
Headquarters
Westport, CT
Founded
2012

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