Veterinary Assistant

ID
2025-10922
Category
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Position Type
Full-Time
Location
US-PA-Harrisburg

Who we are:

Capitol Area Animal Medical is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

 

Position Details

  • Role: Veterinary Assistant
  • Status: Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
  • Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:45am to 6:30pm

Benefits Highlights

  • Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
  • Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
  • Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
  • Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Capitol Area Animal Medical Center is on the hunt for an experienced veterinary assistant to add to its fantastic team. At Capitol Area Animal Medical Center we take employee well-being seriously. Ever wonder what it would be like to work in the vet field and still have a life? The team at Capitol Area Animal Medical Center knows all about it! We offer 4-day work weeks, don’t work nights or weekends, and have no on-call or holiday hours.


We offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and rewarding work environment as well, including:

 

Financial Benefits

  • A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
  • 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
  • 529 Savings Plan
  • Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
  • Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
  • Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
  • Sick Time / Paid Time Off
  • Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
  • Pet discounts on services and products
  • Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

  • Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
  • State license reimbursement
  • VTNE exam fee reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

  • Six paid holidays (full-time only)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount program

 

Duties include:

  • Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
  • Safely restrain animals and provide compassionate patient care
  • Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, and equipment
  • Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized or boarding pets
  • Prepare supplies, set up treatment areas, and help with basic lab tasks
  • Support client communication, patient check-ins, and recordkeeping
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked work environment

 

Join our team and see the difference we can make in our people and patients’ lives!

 


Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Capitol Area Animal Medical Center and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

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