Veterinary Dental Assistant

 

Veterinary Assistant – Dentistry Department

Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center (EPVMC)

EPVMC was founded on the belief that pets of the Lehigh Valley deserve access to advanced veterinary care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What started as a commitment to emergency medicine has grown into a collaborative specialty hospital where doctors, technicians, assistants, and client care teams work together to support patients with complex medical needs.

As we continue to grow, our Dentistry Department is expanding. We are looking for a Veterinary Dental Assistant who thrives in a highly skilled environment and has a passion for patient care, attention to detail, and supporting advanced dental and oral surgery procedures.

What You'll Do

• Assist with patient restraint, handling, and preparation for dental procedures
• Prepare and maintain dental treatment areas, instruments, and equipment
• Support anesthesia preparation and patient recovery
• Assist with dental radiographs, dental CT, and diagnostic procedures
• Maintain cleanliness, sterilization, and organization of dental instruments and equipment
• Stock supplies and assist with inventory management
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges
• Support client communication and education regarding dental care
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Work closely with veterinarians, credentialed technicians, and other departments to ensure seamless patient care

What We're Looking For

• 1-2 years of veterinary general practice experience or equivalent role
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Willingness to learn and grow in a highly specialized department

• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills

Pay Rate: Starting at $18 - $20.00/hr

Benefits  

We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential – both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is outstanding:

• Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 
• 401K with a total company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of service
• Generous paid time off     
• Company-paid bonding leave 
• Mental Health Resources

 

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:   

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products 
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing 
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods 
• Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor 

 

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions. 

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families. 

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check. 

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

 Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/ 

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