Vet Assistant, Tech Assistant

Community Veterinary Partners

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The assistant will operate rehabilitation equipment and support practitioners in executing treatment plans and therapeutic exercises. They are also responsible for scheduling appointments, maintaining facility cleanliness, and creating home exercise programs for patients.

Qualifications

Job Description

Join Our Dynamic Team at the Animal Hospital of Dauphin County- Rehabilitation Department!

Are you ready to make tails wag and help pets live their best lives? We're looking for a passionate and organized Assistant to join our rehab team!

Why You’ll Love This Role:

  • Variety: From scheduling appointments to assisting with therapeutic exercises, no two days are the same.
  • Hands-On Fun: Learn to operate rehab equipment like E-stim, low-level lasers, and underwater treadmills (UWTM).
  • Pet-Centered Purpose: Play a key role in helping furry friends recover and thrive.
  • Career-Building Opportunities: In the past, three of our assistants have used their experience here to gain admission to veterinary school! This is more than a job—it’s a stepping stone to your future.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Helping clients with scheduling, deposits, and treatment plans.
  • Operating and maintaining rehab equipment.
  • Assisting the rehab practitioner with treatment plans and exercises.
  • Keeping treatment areas clean and sanitized!
  • Supporting in-hospital patients and creating home exercise programs for their recovery.

The Details:

  • Schedule: Work-life balance is key! Enjoy a steady rhythm with 2 full 12-hour shifts and 2 shorter 8-hour shifts each week.- No holidays or weekends
  • Pay Rate: $15.15 per hour

Community Veterinary Partners

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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