Dedicated Veterinary Assistant - Animal Care & Client Support

Bideawee; Town of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid Time Off

403(b) with matching employer-contrib

Discount services and pet food

Health Reimbursement Account

Job summary

Bideawee, a nonprofit animal welfare organization established in 1903, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant in New York. This full-time role supports licensed staff, administers medications, restrains animals, and assists in exams and treatments while engaging with clients and visitors.

Benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement plan with employer contributions, pet-related discounts, and health reimbursement options.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with the public.
• High School Diploma or equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Feeding
• Restrain animals for the veterinarian
• Escort clients and pets into exam rooms and taking history
• Drawing up vaccines and starting consultations
• Feeding animals as appropriate with Doctor’s instructions
• Cleaning and making sure that animals are clean and all areas are free of odors
• Medications (as allowed by law)
• Grooming, as needed, nail trims, etc
• Record keeping concerning vaccinations and routine care of the animals
• Animal’s exercise and bathroom trips
• General wellbeing of every animal under your care
• Laundry
• Interact with the public and provide client education
• Other duties include restocking, cleaning, assisting other staff members, computer work, paper work, answering phones, taking payments, and scheduling appointments as needed

Skills

Public interaction

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bideawee, a nonprofit animal welfare organization established in 1903, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant in New York. This full-time role supports licensed staff, administers medications, restrains animals, and assists in exams and treatments while engaging with clients and visitors.

Benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement plan with employer contributions, pet-related discounts, and health reimbursement options.