Vet Tech Assistant

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Mechanicsburg, PA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Pet • Healthcare Services
The Role
Supports veterinary technicians and doctors with examinations, procedures, blood draws, radiographs, nail trims, patient histories, fear-free animal handling, cleanliness, and overall clinic workflow. The role requires prior veterinary clinic experience, compassionate patient care, teamwork, multitasking, attention to detail, and flexibility for day, evening, and some Saturday shifts.
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Winding Hill Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Location: Winding Hill Veterinary Clinic
Schedule: Full-Time | Day & Evening Shifts | Some Saturdays Required

Join Our Team!

Join the esteemed team at Winding Hill Veterinary Clinic, where we prioritize excellence in patient care above all else. Our practice is built on individualized veterinary services including wellness care, surgery, diagnostics, dentistry, and urgent care. We ensure each pet receives attentive, compassionate care with tailored treatment plans.

With over 40 years of dedicated service, we've earned prestigious accolades including Harrisburg Magazine's Simply the Best and Reader's Choice Veterinary Clinic awards for 15 consecutive years, as well as Central Penn Parent Magazine's Family Favorite Veterinary Clinic recognition. We value collaboration, work-life balance, and a positive, supportive culture.

Your Role

As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you will support technicians and doctors while helping maintain a clean, efficient, and compassionate hospital environment.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assist technicians and veterinarians with examinations and procedures
  • Use fear-free handling techniques when working with patients
  • Obtain patient histories for exams
  • Perform blood draws, radiographs, and nail trims under doctor direction while working with a technician
  • Maintain hospital cleanliness 
  • Support overall clinic workflow and patient care
What We're Looking For
  • Previous experience working in a veterinary clinic required
  • Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal handling
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility to work day and evening shifts
  • Availability for some Saturdays each month
  • Dependable and detail-oriented with strong cleaning standards
Perks & Benefits
  • Competitive compensation + Monthly Bonus Opportunities
  • Health, dental, vision, and mental health support (24/7 access)
  • Generous PTO, paid parental leave, and holiday pay
  • Annual scrub allowance
  • Free RACE-approved CE platform (VA & tech-specific content)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Incentive programs recognizing team contributions
  • Personal pet care discounts at all CVP locations + Pet Insurance Discounts

Skills Required

  • Previous experience working in a veterinary clinic
  • Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal handling
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility to work day and evening shifts
  • Availability for some Saturdays each month
  • Dependable and detail-oriented with strong cleaning standards
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The Company
HQ: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
248 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

At Community Veterinary Partners, we believe a kinder, more compassionate world begins with how we care—for animals, for people, and for each other. We’re a growing community of over 140 locally led general practice, exotic, large animal, and ER/Specialty veterinary hospitals, across 18 states, united by a shared mission: to create more meaningful moments between pets and people. Each hospital in our community has its own story, culture, and values—and we believe in honoring and celebrating that individuality. What brings us together is a commitment to care that’s not just clinically excellent, but deeply human in spirit. Our work is guided by four core pillars: • Elevate Care: through clinical autonomy, innovation, and shared expertise • Champion People: with well-being support, mentorship, and career growth • Enhance Experiences: for our teams, clients, and patients alike • Expand Impact: in the communities we serve and the profession we love Whether it’s mentoring the next generation of doctors, hosting clinical trials, fostering leadership, or helping a team open the doors to a new hospital, CVP is building something lasting: a trusted community where veterinary professionals feel seen, supported, and empowered to lead. We’re not just in the business of veterinary medicine—we’re building a place where people grow, teams thrive, and every meaningful moment of care makes a difference.

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