Employment Opportunities
Join Our Team
Our organization has a mission to feed, fix and rescue animals in Lancaster County, PA. We believe in the importance of spaying and neutering pets, both to help limit overpopulation and to improve the overall health of companion animals. Pet Pantry of Lancaster provides a lower-cost spay and neuter option for pet cats and dogs to the public, and we are looking to grow a supportive team interested in helping us continue to make this possible!
Our team is energetic, passionate, and can work both independently or as a team on projects. If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, we invite you to view our open positions below.
Open Positions
Veterinarian
Are you tired of working evenings and weekends? Do you want to be part of an amazing organization that allows you a work/life balance?
Pet Pantry of Lancaster County is a well-respected 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded on the premise that no one should need to surrender a pet due to financial concerns. We provide our community with a lower cost high volume spay/neuter clinic, monthly lower cost vaccine clinics, and weekly TNR clinics. We are looking for an experienced HQHVSN veterinarian or experienced private practice veterinarian interested in helping us make this, and more, possible. If you are a compassionate, positive, motivated, and high-paced surgeon who is willing to help us save Lancaster County animals one pet at a time, we want you.
Our ideal candidate must be:
- Comfortable with small and large, canine/feline spay and neuters, standard/abdominal cryptorchids, hernias and pyometras as well as dental procedures.
Other responsibilities will include:
Veterinary care for owners in need of our assistance, wellness visits for Pet Pantry food program pets, and personal pets of our staff.
Additional opportunities to perform specialty surgeries for pet owners in need of our assistance are available.
These procedures include, but are not limited to, enucleation, entropion, leg amputations, wound repair, and foreign body removal.
About Us:
Pet Pantry is not your typical high volume, low cost spay/neuter clinic. We are proud to maintain high, private practice level medical protocols while maintaining lower costs. We are self-sufficient with a continuous 4.7/5 star customer review and will soon be celbrating our 15th anniversary. Our clinic has in-house radiographs, dental equipment including dental x-ray, in-house lab testing, and handheld, portable ultrasound. We are also in the process of opening a second afforable S/N clinic in our new Lombardo Animal Rescue & Surgical Center. You will have the opportunity to be a part of an exciting new chapter for Pet Pantry.
We offer a competitive salary, paid continuing education, PVMA membership reimbursement, paid state/DEA license fees, paid holidays, paid time off, and discounted services/products for your pets. And you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through PSLF. If you are ready to be overwhelmed by pride and satisfaction and feel appreciated for a job well done, reach out to us to learn more.
Requirements:
- Licensed DVM/VMD in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Hold or obtain certification in CPR and Basic Life Support
- Hold or able to hold a DEA license
- Hold or able to obtain Fear Free certification
Salary Negotiable
If you are interested in joining our team and helping us to “Meet the Need” for pets and their families, please reach out to learn more:
Melody Sanders (CEO)
Pet Pantry of Lancaster County
26 Millersville Road,
Lancaster, PA 17603
Email: petpantry@petpantrylc.org
Veterinary Technician
Full job description
Do you have a remarkable personality and strong work ethic? Are you looking to join a team of dedicated, loyal, hard-working people to provide exceptional care for dogs and cats in our community? Pet Pantry of Lancaster County has the position for you!
Pet Pantry is looking to add a Veterinary Technician to our team. Qualified candidates must have experience in anesthesia, IV catheterization, pre / post surgical patient care, and patient recovery. The ideal team member will have experience with:
- Prep surgical patients for spay/neuter surgery while creating and maintaining a sterile environment
- Anesthesia induction under supervision of veterinarian
- Post-operative care
- IV catheter placement
- Blood draws and digital radiology
- In-clinic laboratory equipment
- Fill prescriptions and prepare medications as prescribed by veterinarian and review medication use with clients
- Check-in/out animals that are presented for medical/surgical procedures
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in Covetrus eVet system
- Effective communication with veterinarians, team members, and clients
- Maintaining a clean, organized work environment
- Be on-call in a rotation with the other technicians for the post-op surgical phone
- Assist in vaccine and microchip clinics
Multilingual skills are a plus, though not required to apply.
If you have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience, are motivated to help the community, and are searching for a position with real work/life balance, Pet Pantry invites you to apply today!
Pet Pantry is a well-respected 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded on the premise that no one should need to surrender a pet due to financial concerns. We provide our community with an affordable high volume spay/neuter clinic, monthly affordable vaccine clinics, and weekly TNR clinics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Ability to Relocate:
- Lancaster, PA 17603: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to the contact below:
Melody Sanders (CEO)
Pet Pantry of Lancaster County
26 Millersville Road,
Lancaster, PA 17603
Email: petpantry@petpantrylc.org
Rescue Animal Technician
Rescue Animal Technician -
Pet Pantry is looking to add a Veterinary Technician to our team to support our Rescue Operations. Qualified candidates must have experience in medication management, IV catheterization, pre/post surgical patient care, and patient recovery.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting veterinarians and Rescue Team staff with daily rounds and welfare checks
- Accurate management of medication dispensation
- Maintaining accurate records on all treatment sheets and medical records
- Assisting with all rescue animal exams alongside Rescue Director and veterinarians and overseeing rescue animal care
- Ensuring cleaning protocols are being followed by volunteers
- Scheduling follow-up visits with fosters/clients
- Taking note of rescue stories and sharing them with Development Director
- Assisting with dog and cat feed & clean shifts, and dog play groups as scheduled by the Rescue Director
- Prepare rescue animals for surgery, and continue their post-surgical care
- Being asked to assist the surgical team as needed
- Maintaining a clean and stocked exam room and lab area
- Other tasks assigned
This position reports to the Rescue Director and will include occasional weekend and reception duties as assigned.
Multilingual skills are a plus, though not required to apply.
If you have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience, are motivated to help the community, and are searching for a position with real work/life balance, Pet Pantry invites you to apply today!
Pet Pantry is a well-respected 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded on the premise that no one should need to surrender a pet due to financial concerns. We provide our community with an affordable high volume spay/neuter clinic, monthly affordable vaccine clinics, and weekly TNR clinics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Ability to Relocate:
- Lancaster, PA 17603: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to the contact below:
Melody Sanders (CEO)
Pet Pantry of Lancaster County
26 Millersville Road,
Lancaster, PA 17603
Email: petpantry@petpantrylc.org