Veterinary Assistant - Neurology Department
7042 Snowdrift Rd, Allentown, PA, 18106 allvetnearme.com/eastern-pennsylvania-veterinary-medical-centerOverview
Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center (EPVMC) is a 24/7 Small Animal Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital located in the Lehigh Valley and serving the surrounding Eastern Pennsylvania veterinary community. We are an independent practice seeking Veterinary Technicians to join our expanding team! At EPVMC, we are committed to delivering high quality medicine in an environment that fosters teamwork, collaboration and fun! We have a well-established emergency and critical care service located in our 20,000 sq. ft. hospital equipped with 7 oxygen cages, complete in-house laboratory including digital cytology, digital radiography, 6 surgery suites, 64-slice GE Lightspeed CT, 1.5T GE MRI, GE OEC C-Arm, and two isolation suites. Our current specialties include: critical care, emergency, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, and surgery.
Nestled between the Blue and South Mountains the Lehigh Valley is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns throughout. All with picturesque parks, trails, and waterways in between and ready for exploration. We have rich industrial history that has given the regions past an uplifting present. From museums like Martin Guitars, The Steel Stacks, and Crayola Crayons the Lehigh Valley can charm any age visitor.
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Veterinary Nursing Assistant Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center (EPVMC) - Neurology Department 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, 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 Neurology Department. 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 Prepare appointments for doctors of the Neurology department • 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 patients • 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 $18 - $22.00/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/ Where uncommon support partners with joy.