Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - 4-Day Week + Benefits

Pound Ridge Vet; Ridge, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee pet discount

401(k) with company match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Pound Ridge Veterinary Center is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff in delivering the highest standard of animal care.

The position offers a 4-day work week (Mon–Fri 7:45 AM–5:30 PM, alternating Saturdays 7:45 AM–12:30 PM) and an hourly salary of $18.00–$20.00, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, an employee pet discount, and a referral bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary setting preferred, not required for all roles.
• Ability to disinfect, prepare rooms, and use basic diagnostic tools.
• Capable of safe animal restraint and handling under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and techs during exams, treatments, and surgeries.
• Restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Perform basic laboratory tests (blood, urine, stool samples).
• Administer medications and vaccines under supervision.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with pet owners.
• Keep the clinic clean, stocked, and safe.

Skills

Animal handling

Disinfection procedures

Medication administration

Diagnostic equipment use

Medical records maintenance

Client communication

Tools

Basic lab equipment

Job description

Pound Ridge Veterinary Center is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff in delivering the highest standard of animal care.

The position offers a 4-day work week (Mon–Fri 7:45 AM–5:30 PM, alternating Saturdays 7:45 AM–12:30 PM) and an hourly salary of $18.00–$20.00, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, an employee pet discount, and a referral bonus.