Careers

Pennell Veterinary Clinic is currently a 2-doctor small animal practice located in Aston, PA. Our doctors have built strong reputations in the community, but we’re starting to plan for a well-deserved retirement next year. We have a tremendous support staff who receive monthly training to ensure that their skills are current and sharp. Together, we have formed a family of caring, growing, and successful professionals, but we are looking forward to having you take us to the next level! 

We offer a wide array of services, such as surgery, dentistry, cardiology, routine or acute exams, and more. To perform our services, we utilize equipment like digital radiology, a full in-house laboratory, an MLS laser, and digital herm scanners. Plus, we’re getting an ultrasound later this year!

Our ideal veterinarian is confident, takes initiative, and is a team player. In addition to medicine, your interests in business/operations and leadership will have the opportunity to flourish! Our practice does not have any on-call expectations, in addition to flexible hours and scheduling! 

All experience levels are welcome to apply; some surgery experience would be great!

One of the ways we strive to improve the lives of our veterinarians is by providing you with comprehensive benefits:

·       Generous compensation package

·       Paid time off

·       Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

·       Liability insurance coverage

·       401(k) with company match

·       CE Allowance

·       AVMA and State Association dues

·       VIN membership

·       DEA and state licensure renewals

·       Relocation assistance available

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Practice
Our team of skilled veterinarians and technicians at Pennell Veterinary Clinic is made up of remarkable people who are all passionate about caring for animals. We are one of Aston, PA’s top-rated animal hospitals!

Our emphasis is on prevention and we aim to ensure a pet’s long healhty life through client education and a good health maintenace program.

Position Purpose
The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures and proper restraint techniques for patients.

Pay: $16 – $20 p/hr, depending on length of experience in the veterinary field

Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

30 hours per week, mostly evenings, with the opportunity for additional hours in the near future.

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
  
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
  
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
  
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
  
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
  
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends and evenings as required
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 50 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 50 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range
USD $16.00 – USD $20.00 /Hr.

Click here to view the full job description or to apply.

Our team of skilled veterinarians and technicians at Pennell Veterinary Clinic is made up of remarkable people who are all passionate about caring for animals. We are one of Aston, PA’s top-rated animal hospitals!

Our emphasis is on prevention and we aim to ensure a pet’s long healhty life through client education and a good health maintenace program.

Requirements/Qualifications
Eligibility

Must be currently enrolled in an AVMA Accredited Veterinary School

Must be able to provide student PLIT

Click here to view the full job description or to apply.