Veterinary Surgical Nursing Assistant

Veterinary Nursing Assistant Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center (EPVMC)

EPVMC was founded on the belief that pets of the Lehigh Valley deserve access to advanced veterinary care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What started as a commitment to emergency medicine has grown into a collaborative specialty hospital where doctors, technicians, assistants, and client care teams work together to support patients with complex medical needs. As we continue to grow, our hospital is expanding. We are looking for a Veterinary Assistants who thrives in a fast-paced and highly skilled environment.At EPVMC, we view our assistants as vital members of the medical team whose support helps ensure patients receive timely and compassionate care.

This position will be an assistant for either the Emergency Department or Surgery Department which will be discussed at the interview.

What Your Role Will Include

As a Veterinary Nursing Assistant, you will:

• Assist the veterinary team with patient handling, restraint, and transport throughout the hospital

• Help prepare treatment areas and equipment for incoming patients

• Support technicians and veterinarians during procedures, diagnostics, and treatments

• Assist with patient care including walking, cleaning, feeding, and comfort monitoring for hospitalized patients

• Help prepare patients for procedures including positioning, clipping, and basic preparation tasks

• Maintain clean and organized treatment areas to support efficient workflow

 • Restock medical supplies and ensure treatment spaces remain prepared for incoming emergencies

• Assist with basic laboratory sample handling and transport within the hospital

 • Assist during emergencies by supporting technicians and veterinarians as needed

• Maintain accurate documentation in the hospital information system (EzyVet) as directed by the medical team

• Support patient comfort, safety, and compassionate care during hospitalization

What We’re Looking For

· 1-2 Year of general practice experience, shelter medicine or equivalent role

· Ability to remain calm and focused in high-acuity situations

· Strong teamwork and communication skills

· Willingness to learn and grow in a highly specialized department

Pay Rate: Starting at $20 - $23.00/hr

Benefits 

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment 

• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling 

• Continuing education allowance and professional development support 

• Mental Health Resources 

• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave 

Perks for Your Pets Too! 
Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them: 

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products 

• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing 

• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods 

• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner 

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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