Veterinary Assistant jobs in Altoona, PA

Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Veterinary Technician
  • Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital
  • State College, PA PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Job Responsibilities

    Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital is searching for an experienced veterinary technician to join our amazing Team– could that be you?

    Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital has been serving the community for over 40 years! Our doctors and staff believe in practicing the highest quality medicine along with family-oriented customer service and old-fashioned care. Our large facility houses a full-service boarding and grooming facility alongside our full service, small animal focused veterinary practice. We pride ourselves on providing a full spectrum of care for our patients, from wellness & preventative care to at home euthanasia services. We are proud to offer a variety of services including digital full body & dental radiography, diagnostic ultrasound, complete in-house laboratory, soft surgery, dental prophylaxis, laser & acupuncture therapies. Our culture is one of high standards, professional dedication, patient care, and an unrelenting commitment to customer service. The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients and their pets with a friendly, compassionate, and positive presence.

    Veterinary Technicians play an integral role in our hospital whether they are handling patient care, taking care of clients, assisting doctors in surgery, or providing quality nursing care to hospitalized patients. You will fully utilize your skillset and continue to develop your knowledge for years to come! We are looking for a compassionate technician who is ready to put their skills and leadership ability to work!

    Why choose Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital?

    · Recognizing that our people are our most visible and vital asset and promoting a working atmosphere that respects every individual as a valuable contributor to the success of our practice and an integral part of our team, striving each day to create an upbeat, positive, and fun environment.

    · Quality Medicine. Our team of doctors and technicians utilize state of the art equipment to perform advanced techniques providing excellent care and treatment services.

    · Technicians fully utilize their skills to provide a wide range of treatments and procedures.

    · A great learning environment! Our doctors and technicians enjoy having the opportunity to teach and share knowledge amongst each other. We also provide regular lunch & learns and quarterly staff get togethers – sponsored by our vendors!

    · Compassion towards our clients. We are passionate about working with clients who may have financial constraints. While every situation is different – we do the best we can to ensure that patients are getting what they need, while being thoughtful to the clients wishes.

    · Anticipated Schedule. We are open Monday thru Friday with extended hours on Tuesday evenings and a half day on Saturdays. Our technicians rotate Saturdays, you can expect to work about one Saturday a month!

    · Compensation. We believe that each team member should be compensated considering their knowledge, skills, and experiences. Licensed and experienced technicians will be compensated accordingly

    Our Ideal Candidate:

    • Credentialed veterinary technician or recent graduate with successful VTNE pending licensure preferred but not required – licensed technicians will be compensated accordingly
    • Previous veterinary experience required
    • Ability to execute treatment orders as directed by a DVM (to include placing IV Catheters, venipuncture, injections, anesthesia induction and monitoring, perioperative surgical nursing etc).
    • Passionate about growth and development
    • Positive attitude and TEAM Player personality
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Exceptional customer service, compassion for all clients and patients
    • Adaptable to the demands of the day
    • Ability to work efficiently, and remain calm during stressful situations

    Benefits:

    • 401k
    • Medical/Dental/Vision
    • Short/Long term disability
    • Life insurance
    • Uniform allowance
    • PTO (full- time employees)
    • Employee pet discount
    • In-house CE events
    • VTNE reimbursement when technicians pass their exam
    • Paid license renewal fees for licensed technicians

    For more information about our hospital, please visit: www.mtnittanyvet.com

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Pay: From $17.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Employee discount
    • Flexible schedule
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Referral program
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 10 hour shift
    • 8 hour shift
    • Weekends as needed

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

    Experience:

    • Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

  • 24 Days Ago

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Veterinary Extern - General Practice
  • Mt. Nittany Veterinary Hospital
  • State College, PA FULL_TIME
  • An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Althou...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Veterinarian
  • Ethos Veterinary Health
  • State College, PA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Imagine a veterinary hospital with a team that practices progressive medicine, cultivates a growth mindset, encourages constant learning, and celebrates small victories. Imagine that v...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Associate Veterinarian
  • Global Veterinary Careers
  • State College, PA FULL_TIME
  • The Hospital Global Veterinary Careers is partnering with a group of well-established hospitals who is seeking a full-time associate veterinarian to join its multi veterinarian team. As an associate y...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Veterinarian
  • Ethos Veterinary Health
  • Hollidaysburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Part to Full Time Associate Veterinarian Position in Hollidaysburg, PA Offering: Sign-on Bonus, Retention Bonus, Relocation Assistance, and Student Loan Assistance Blair Animal Hospita...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Veterinary Extern - General Practice
  • NVA
  • State College, PA FULL_TIME
  • Description & Requirements An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Part-time sitter for two middle schoolers and a dog.
  • Wyndy.com, Inc.
  • Indiana, PA
  • Part-time sitter job near 15701 for two middle schoolers and a dog. We are seeking a reliable and caring individual to p...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pt / Physical Therapist
  • Aureus Group
  • Altoona, PA
  • Address: 3120 Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona PA Outpatient Experience is preferred. Will accept New Grads? Yes Will accept...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cultivation Technician-Saxton
  • The Cannabist Company
  • Saxton, PA
  • The Cultivation Technician is responsible for plant care in all stages oflife-cycle cannabis growth to include germinati...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part-Time Summer Research Assistant - Kersch-Becker Lab
  • Penn State University
  • University Park, PA
  • APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to W...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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certified medical assistant
  • Geisinger
  • Altoona, PA
  • Job Title: certified medical assistant Location: Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Job Category: Patient Support, Nursing and Nur...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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certified medical assistance
  • Geisinger
  • Blandburg, PA
  • Job Title: certified medical assistance Location: Port Matilda, Pennsylvania Job Category: Patient Support, Nursing and ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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certified medical assistance
  • Geisinger
  • Smithmill, PA
  • Job Title: certified medical assistance Location: Port Matilda, Pennsylvania Job Category: Patient Support, Nursing and ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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certified medical assistance
  • Geisinger
  • Beccaria, PA
  • Job Title: certified medical assistance Location: Port Matilda, Pennsylvania Job Category: Patient Support, Nursing and ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the principal city of the Altoona Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The population was 46,320 at the time of the 2010 Census, making it the eleventh most populous city in Pennsylvania. The Altoona MSA includes all of Blair County and was recorded as having a population of 127,089 at the 2010 Census, around 100,000 of whom live within a 5-mile (8.0 km) radius of the Altoona city center according to U.S. Census ZIP Code population data. This includes the adjacent boroughs of Hollidaysburg and Duncansville, adjacent township...
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Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
$25,479 to $37,579
Altoona, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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