Nonantum Veterinary Clinic - Veterinary Assistant

Nonantum Veterinary Clinic - Veterinary Assistant

Nonantum Veterinary Clinic in Landenberg, Pennsylvania (1 hour outside of Philadelphia) is the largest full-service general practice within the tri-state region. Located in an 8,000 sq ft facility, we see a large number of surgical and dental cases and are 100% companion animal focused. We have a close-knit, family oriented, experienced and cohesive team of doctors with visiting specialists including a cardiologist, radiologist, and orthopedic surgeon providing expanded services.

NVC welcomes both experienced and new graduate veterinary professionals to join our compassionate team!

• Patient Care Support:
  Assist with animal restraint for exams, treatments, and procedures; walk, feed, and provide comfort to hospitalized patients; monitor patients and promptly report changes to medical staff; prepare exam rooms with necessary supplies and equipment
• Hospital Operations & Maintenance:
  Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas, kennels, and exam rooms; restock supplies to ensure the hospital is always prepared; clean and sterilize equipment and instruments as directed; assist with laundry, trash removal, and general hospital upkeep
• Client Service & Communication:
  Greet and support clients during visits; safely bring pets to and from the exam room or treatment area; provide updates to clients as directed by doctors or technicians; always represent the hospital with professionalism, compassion, and empathy
• Team Support:
  Assist technicians and doctors with tasks as needed to improve workflow; learn and grow through hands-on training opportunities; demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and a positive attitude; uphold hospital protocols and safety standards at all times

• Previous animal care experience preferred but not required (training provided)
• Comfort handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively
• Compassion for animals and a genuine desire to learn veterinary medicine

We offer a collaborative and supportive team environment, hands-on learning opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the lives of pets every single day. This role is also an excellent stepping stone for those considering a career as a Veterinary Technician.

• Full-time