Veterinary Assistant

Wolf Run Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to keep developing a well-rounded skillset across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. We are seeking dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask efficiently, anticipate team needs, communicate professionally, and take pride in delivering exceptional support throughout every stage of the patient visit.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Performing phlebotomy and laboratory sample collection, and supporting in-house diagnostics
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Monitoring anesthesia and supporting patient recovery as directed by the veterinary team
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position
  , with a 4 x 10 schedule and availability needed Monday–Friday
  , with rotating weekend shifts every 4–5 weeks.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package:
  Up to $500 depending on experience
• CE allowance: up to $1,000 annually based on tenure
• Health package:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Penn Foster tuition covered for team members pursuing credentialing

* Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law.

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 2+ years of veterinary assistant or related clinical experience preferred
  • Client communication and exam room workflow
  • Phlebotomy and laboratory sample collection
  • Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
  • Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles
  • Ability to assist with exams, treatments, surgical setup, and outpatient procedures
  • Ability to support in-house laboratory diagnostics and microscopy
  • Ability to maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
  • Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
  • Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and restrain patients safely throughout the workday

Why choose Wolf Run Veterinary Clinic?

Wolf Run Veterinary Clinic in Muncy, PA is a 7-doctor small animal hospital with roughly 50 team members and 12 exam rooms. Services include wellness and preventive care, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dentistry with digital dental radiography, in-house IDEXX diagnostics, digital radiography, ultrasound, boarding, and grooming. It’s a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strong utilization of every team member and efficient workflows.

What sets us apart is our low turnover and long-tenured team. We’ve built a close-knit, supportive culture where people enjoy working together and often connect outside…