Philadelphia Animal Hospital - Veterinary Assistant
VetEvolve · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted about 3 months ago · $15-18
or apply directly on VetEvolve's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days VetEvolve's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 19% of VetEvolve's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at VetEvolve
- high 133 stale, 3 reposted of 135 open
- Hiring momentum
- 169 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from VetEvolve's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for VetEvolve.
About this role
The Veterinary Assistant at VetEvolve provides crucial support to veterinarians during patient exams and treatments, ensuring high-quality care for animals. Responsibilities include communicating with clients, assisting in medical procedures, administering medications, and maintaining accurate medical records. The role also involves educating clients about care plans and ensuring a clean and organized hospital environment.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of VetEvolve as an employer.
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use practice management software and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds
- Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday
- Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards
Nice to have
- Previous experience working with animals preferred; veterinary or animal care background strongly valued
What you get
- $15-18 per hour dependent on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Eligibility to participate in 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Access to employee assistance program
Worth weighing
- Flexible schedule required, including 2-3 weekend shifts per month
- Role involves handling emotionally challenging or high-stress situations
- Physical demands include lifting and handling large animals
Summarised from VetEvolve's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by VetEvolve on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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