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VCA Animal Hospitals Experienced Veterinary Assistant in United States

Join the VCA Duncan Manor Team!

Location: 1720 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, PA 15101

VCA Duncan Manor Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA accredited, full service hospital in Allison Park, PA! We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why join the VCA Duncan Manor Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

  • Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

  • Growth & leadership opportunities

  • Career development programs

  • Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships

  • Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

  • Medical, dental & vision insurance

  • Generous hospital discounts and product discounts

  • Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance

  • Paid vacation and sick time

  • Paid parental leave

  • 401(k)

  • Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)

  • Referral bonuses

  • Competitive wage

  • Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

  • Great location with an easy access to various dining, shopping and entertainment options, and only few minutes away from the North Park

  • Schedule that provides a good work/life balance

  • Welcoming work environment with snacks, goodies and hot beverages provided for all staff members to keep everyone happy

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

  • Compassionate patient care

  • Client education and care

  • Pharmacy and medication administration

  • Lab sample collection and processing

  • Diagnostic imaging

  • Surgical preparation and assisting

  • Anesthesia monitoring

  • Dentistry

  • Medical recordkeeping

The salary range for this position starts at $15 / hour

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!

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