Veterinary Technician Assistant - Emergency

@ Metropolitan Veterinary Associates

Overview

Support Exceptional Care, Grow Your Skills — Join Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital as a Veterinary Technician Assistant - Emergency. If you are passionate about helping animals, learning hands-on clinical skills, and being part of a dedicated veterinary team, this role is for you.

Our Mission & Who We Are

For over six decades, Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital has provided collaborative, high-quality care to pets and their families. Located in Plymouth Meeting, PA, this full-service, multi-department facility offers general practice, specialty services, 24/7 emergency care, boarding, grooming, daycare, and rehabilitation.

What You’ll Do

• Assist doctors and nurses with patient care and procedures.
• Perform daily husbandry for hospitalized patients, including feeding, walking, and cleaning.
• Properly restrain patients using fear-free handling techniques.
• Prepare and run in-house laboratory tests such as CBC, Chemistry, and UA.
• Stock treatment and exam areas while maintaining hospital cleanliness and managing laundry.
• Assist in surgery by setting up and cleaning surgical areas, wrapping instruments, and supporting anesthesia recovery.
• Support outpatient appointments by preparing rooms, restraining for diagnostics, and cleaning between patients.
• Maintain accurate patient charts and assist with daily checklists.
• Provide overall support to ensure smooth daily hospital operations.

Schedule & Compensation

This full-time role offers flexible scheduling with typical hours between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM, including some weekends. Shifts may include four 10-hour days per week. Hourly compensation ranges from $16.00 to $22.00, commensurate with experience.

What’s In It For You

• A supportive, team-first environment that encourages growth.
• Continuing education and on-the-job training opportunities.
• Competitive paid time off and holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance along with 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee pet care discounts and a uniform allowance.
• Opportunities to advance within a multi-service hospital.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a veterinary or animal care setting, strong animal handling skills, a calm and compassionate demeanor, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn new skills.

Key skills/competency

Veterinary, Emergency, Technician, Assistant, Patient Care, Animal Handling, Laboratory, Surgery, Teamwork, Clinical