Veterinary Dental Assistant
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 Assistant – Dentistry Department 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 Dentistry Department is expanding. We are looking for a Veterinary Dental Assistant who thrives in a highly skilled environment and has a passion for patient care, attention to detail, and supporting advanced dental and oral surgery procedures. What You'll Do Assist with patient restraint, handling, and preparation for dental procedures Prepare and maintain dental treatment areas, instruments, and equipment Support anesthesia preparation and patient recovery Assist with dental radiographs, dental CT, and diagnostic procedures Maintain cleanliness, sterilization, and organization of dental instruments and equipment Stock supplies and assist with inventory management Assist with patient admissions and discharges Support client communication and education regarding dental care Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation Work closely with veterinarians, credentialed technicians, and other departments to ensure seamless patient care What We're Looking For 1-2 years of veterinary general practice experience or equivalent role Strong teamwork and communication skills Willingness to learn and grow in a highly specialized department Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills Pay Rate: Starting at $18 - $20.00/hr Benefits We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential – both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is outstanding: Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 401K with a total company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of service Generous paid time off Company-paid bonding leave Mental Health Resources Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet: Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor 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.