Careers

Careers at Centre Animal Hospital

    Centre Animal Hospital was established more than 35 years ago and is the largest independently owned veterinary hospital in the Centre Region. We value diversity and inclusion. Our team is committed to Fear Free practices that support our patients, our clients, and our fellow team members.

    We are always interested in growing our team with the right people. If you think you would be a great fit, please send us your resume.

    Send your cover letter and resume via email to michelle@centreanimalhospital.com if you would like to be considered for a position with us.


    Veterinarian Technician Manager



    📍 Centre Animal Hospital – State College, PA

    📅 Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity | Competitive Pay + Full Benefits

    🕒 No Overnights. No Weekends.

    Are you a skilled Veterinary Technician who enjoys bringing order to the chaos, guiding a team, and keeping a hospital running smoothly behind the scenes? Centre Animal Hospital is looking for a thoughtful, motivated Veterinary Technician Manager to lead our dedicated technical team and help us deliver the best possible care—every single day.

    In this role, you’ll focus on training, scheduling, and team development, ensuring our technicians and assistants are confident, capable, and equipped to succeed. While you’ll step in clinically when needed, your primary role is to lead with clarity, uphold high standards, and keep operations running efficiently.

    We’re looking for someone who strikes the balance between structure and support—someone who sets expectations, encourages accountability, and fosters a culture of professionalism and pride in the work.

    What You’ll Be Doing:

    • Leading, mentoring, and managing the Veterinary Technician and Assistant team

    • Creating schedules and coordinating daily workflow

    • Identifying training needs and providing ongoing coaching

    • Managing team communication and performance feedback

    • Ensuring adherence to safety, patient care, and hospital protocols

    • Collaborating with leadership on hiring, reviews, and improvements

    • Occasionally assisting with patient care during peak times

    What We’re Looking For:

    ✔ 5+ years as a Veterinary Technician or Lead Tech
    ✔ Strong communication and organizational skills
    ✔ Experience managing or mentoring a clinical team
    ✔ Ability to lead with fairness, clarity, and consistency
    ✔ Credentialed technician (preferred)


    What We Offer:

    • No overnight or weekend shifts
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Supplemental insurance options (e.g., accident, critical illness)
    • 401(k) with employer contribution
    • Continuing education allowance
    • Uniform allowance
    • Licensure reimbursement
    • Paid time off (PTO)
    • Employee pet care discount
    • A Leadership role where your impact is visible and valued

    📧 Ready to take the lead? Apply today by sending your resume and cover letter to:

    Michelle Gority, Practice Manager
    Centre Animal Hospital
    1518 W. College Ave., State College, PA 16801
    Michelle@centreanimalhospital.com


    Veterinarian Technician


    Centre Animal Hospital is looking for a friendly, energetic Veterinary Technician to join our busy small animal practice (dogs, cats, and pocket pets). We’re all about teamwork, compassion, and client connection — and we never forget to have fun along the way!

    What makes us different?

    ✨ No weekends, no on-call — enjoy your life outside of work
    ✨ Full benefits package — health, dental, vision, retirement plan & more
    ✨ Paid CE (including Fear Free certification!)
    ✨ Supportive team that’s got your back every day
    ✨ Exciting hospital expansion finished in 2024 with two new surgery suite, dental suite, ultrasound & x-areas, separate kennel areas for dogs & cats, large treatment area, & more!

    What You’ll Do:

    ⇒ Work side by side with our doctors on exams, surgery, anesthesia, dentistry & imaging
    ⇒ Take great care of patients using Fear Free techniques
    ⇒ Provide excellent inpatient care and client education

    What We’re Looking For:

    ⇒ Veterinary Technician degree/certification preferred
    ⇒ 2+ years of experience a bonus
    ⇒ Great communicator, multitasker, and team player
    ⇒ Ready to lift 50 lbs (sometimes our patients need extra hugs!)

    If you want a career where your skills matter, your ideas are valued, and your weekends are free — come grow with us at Centre Animal Hospital!

    📩 To apply, send your resume to: michelle@centreanimalhospital.com

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