Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Flexible Schedule

Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic; Locust Valley (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Training and Career development

Job summary

Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic in Locust Valley, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a busy team and support doctors, technicians, and pet owners. You will greet clients, manage appointments, and help keep the clinic running smoothly while assisting in restraint and comfort of animals.

The role requires weekend availability and a willingness to learn, with a positive, patient-focused approach. Compensation includes benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Weekend availability as needed.
• Must be able to lift 30-50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, quality customer care to patients and clients
• Process invoices payments
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and obtain all necessary medical history
• Determine the status of the patient's immunizations and tests
• Communicate with the doctor and technical staff on the patient’s arrival and necessary treatments
• Fill prescriptions, food requests, and over-the-counter products as instructed by a veterinarian
• Accurately input data into computer software
• This is not a complete list of job duties; some tasks may be assigned or reassigned as policies and procedures change*

Skills

Weekend availability

Lift 30-50 pounds

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic in Locust Valley, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a busy team and support doctors, technicians, and pet owners. You will greet clients, manage appointments, and help keep the clinic running smoothly while assisting in restraint and comfort of animals.

The role requires weekend availability and a willingness to learn, with a positive, patient-focused approach. Compensation includes benefits and a collaborative work environment.