Veterinary Technician Assistant

Community Veterinary Partners

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Milford Township, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide essential support in daily patient care, including animal restraint and maintaining a sanitary hospital environment. Assist with hospital operations such as cleaning, stocking supplies, and preparing exam and surgical rooms.

Qualifications

You have a strong interest in veterinary medicine and possess excellent animal handling skills, with the ability to maintain a clean and sanitary environment. You are reliable, organized, and can work effectively in a team, demonstrating a calm and gentle demeanor with animals.

Must Have Skills for ATS

animal handling

Job Description

Looking to Start or Grow Your Veterinary Career? Get Hands-On Experience Every Day.

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic (QVC) is seeking motivated and compassionate Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our team!

We are a full-service veterinary hospital located in Bucks County, PA, providing both routine care and 24/7 emergency services for a wide variety of animals. In this role, you’ll be directly supporting our Veterinary Technicians and helping ensure patients receive high-quality, compassionate care.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in veterinary medicine or currently enrolled in a veterinary technician program.

What You’ll Do

As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you’ll play an important support role in daily patient care and hospital operations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with animal care, including walking dogs and basic daily needs
  • Cleaning cages, stalls, litter boxes, and maintaining a sanitary environment
  • Washing dishes, water bowls, and general hospital cleaning tasks
  • Sweeping, mopping, and helping maintain overall hospital cleanliness
  • Restraining animals safely during exams and procedures (dogs, cats, and some large animals, including horses)
  • Washing and folding laundry and stocking supplies
  • Setting up and breaking down exam rooms and surgical suites
  • Assisting with client interactions and hospital visitations

Schedule & Availability

  • Full-time and part-time positions available
  • Must be available for daytime and evening shifts
  • Select holidays required to support 24/7 hospital operations
  • Additional compensation available for overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience with animal handling (preferred but not required)
  • Strong interest in veterinary medicine or technician training programs
  • Ability to remain calm and gentle when handling animals
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Reliable, organized, and willing to learn
  • Ability to Maintain a professional presence, including communication, appearance, and conduct
  • Ability to lift and move up to 10 lbs regularly
  • Ability to see clearly at close range, differentiate colors, and adjust focus

Why Join QVC?

This is a great entry point into veterinary medicine where you’ll gain real hands-on experience in a fast-paced clinical environment. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values learning, growth, and compassionate care for every patient.

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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