River Valley Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services.
We are seeking a versatile, client-focused assistant who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment — balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support. We value experienced assistants for the clinical skills, dependability, and genuine care they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.
At River Valley, assistants are cross-trained across all hospital functions and trusted to build genuine, lasting relationships with the clients and patients they serve. This is a practice where clients request team members by name — that's the standard we hold ourselves to, and the kind of environment you'd be joining.
In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.
Responsibilities include:
Building strong, lasting relationships with clients by leading clear, compassionate communication and patient care education during every visit.
Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
Assisting in surgery, including patient prep, setup, and recovery
Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
This role is ideal for assistants who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.
Schedule and compensation:
Compensation: $16 - 21 per hour, for each hour worked
Schedule: This is a full-time or part-time position offering a flexible schedule , Monday–Friday and rotating Saturday shifts. No on-call requirements.
Everyone on the team rotates to cover evening shifts 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM – you'd typically work an evening shift twice a week.
Full-time Benefits Package*:
Bonus package: $500 based on skills and experience
Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability
Employee Assistance Program
401k with company match
Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
Personal pet discount
Uniform allowance
*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 experience
Proficiency in the following skills:
Client education and communication
Proficiency in conducting patient intake, obtaining medical histories, and obtaining vital signs accurately
Safe & effective patient handling & restraint
Venipuncture and SQ injections
Radiology positioning and safety protocols
Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous learning
Why choose River Valley Veterinary Hospital?
River Valley Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, fast-paced, 3-doctor small animal general practice just outside Pittsburgh, offering a comprehensive range of services including wellness and preventive care, soft tissue surgery, dentistry with digital dental radiographs, digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house diagnostics, and a full in-house pharmacy. Known for strong medicine, exceptional client relationships, and a very stable, long-tenured team, the hospital emphasizes personalized care, continuity of service, and efficiency — with dedicated doctor–technician teams and diagnostic capabilities including Heska and IDEXX…