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Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist Allentown Cat Clinic Allentown, PA Job Details Full-time $15 - $17 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications Companion animal handling Direct patient care Veterinary surgical assistance experience Blood sampling Veterinary preventive care Medical procedure assistance Cat care In-person customer service Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Assisting medical staff Preparing medical treatment area Veterinary diagnostic tools Pet care appointment scheduling Medical records Dog handling Handling patient inquiries Phone call management Veterinary diagnostic testing experience Patient treatment Managing patient records Patient scheduling via phone Veterinary administrative support Entry level Immunizations Full Job Description Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist Feline-Only Practice | Hybrid Position with Growth Opportunities Love working with cats? Enjoy helping people? Interested in expanding your skills in veterinary medicine? Allentown Cat Clinic is a privately owned, feline-only veterinary practice seeking a dependable individual who wants more than just a job—someone eager to learn, develop new skills, and become a long-term member of our team. About the Position This is a hybrid role combining reception, veterinary assisting, and technical patient care , with responsibilities based on the daily needs of the practice. Training will be tailored to your previous experience, focusing on one department at a time to build confidence and skills before expanding into other areas. We're looking for someone who is genuinely interested in developing technical veterinary skills while remaining a versatile team member who can assist wherever needed. Responsibilities & Skill Development Assist veterinarians during appointments and learn proper feline handling techniques Answer phones, schedule appointments, assist clients, and maintain accurate patient records Learn about feline wellness, nutrition, vaccinations, and preventive care Prepare and maintain exam rooms, kennels, and treatment areas Support doctors, technicians, and reception staff as needed Progress toward additional technical responsibilities, including preparing medications and vaccines, blood draws, diagnostics, radiographs, and surgical assistance Who We're Looking For Previous experience in animal care, veterinary medicine, reception, customer service, or a related field Comfortable working around cats of varying temperaments and willing to learn proper handling techniques Friendly, compassionate, and professional with clients Reliable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented Self-motivated, adaptable, and willing to take initiative Team-oriented, receptive to feedback, and eager to learn Interested in long-term employment and expanding technical veterinary skills Experience in both animal care and customer service is a plus, but not required. We're happy to train the right person who brings relevant experience and a willingness to grow.

Schedule & Compensation Full-time:

4 weekdays per week Start time: 7:30-8:00 AM End time: 6:00 PM Monday-Thursday; 5:00 PM Friday One-hour unpaid lunch No weekends or major holidays Starting pay: $15-$17/hour , depending on experience and qualifications Benefits Paid holidays Partially employer-paid medical and dental benefits after 3 months Vision benefits available after 3 months (employee-paid) Employee discounts after 3 months Paid time off and sick time after 6 months Annual uniform allowance A Little About Us We combine conventional veterinary medicine with an emphasis on preventive care, nutrition, client education, and low-stress feline handling. Our patients occasionally hiss, growl, or strongly disagree with our plans. Patience, compassion, teamwork, and a sense of humor go a long way! Interested? Please Read Before Applying We are currently accepting applications, with the goal of welcoming a new team member within approximately one month. We appreciate your patience as we review applications and coordinate interviews. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit all three of the following: Resume outlining relevant work experience. Cover letter introducing yourself and explaining your interest in joining Allentown Cat Clinic. Answers to the following three questions:

Question 1: What appeals to you about a hybrid position combining reception, hands-on patient care, and the opportunity to develop additional technical veterinary skills? Question 2: Please describe your previous experience in animal care, veterinary medicine, reception, or customer service. Include any relevant experience that may not appear on your resume. Question 3: Are you consistently available to work four full weekdays, beginning at 7:30-8:00 AM and ending at 6:00 PM Monday-Thursday or 5:00 PM Friday? If you have any scheduling restrictions, please explain. Please include your responses to these questions in your cover letter. Applications missing a resume, cover letter, or responses to all three questions will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for consideration. We look forward to learning more about you and hopefully welcoming another cat-loving member to our team!

Pay:

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person