ECC Veterinary Assistant

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,832 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous sign-on bonus of $1,000

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

50% discount on veterinary care

403b matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

A prominent animal medical center in New York is looking for Veterinary Assistants to provide vital care alongside veterinarians and technicians. Responsibilities include assisting during exams, handling emergency patients, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates must have a high school diploma, be able to lift animals, and show good organizational skills. The position includes a sign-on bonus, paid time off, tuition assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and restrain animals up to 50 pounds.
• Work independently and in a team while showing initiative.
• Exhibits good organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and ensure cleanliness of all patients.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Perform accurate record keeping and data entry.

Skills

Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds

Ability to work independently and in a team

Good organizational and communication skills

Composure in stressful situations

Ability to follow detailed protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Approved Veterinary Assistant or equivalent certificate

Job description

Veterinary assistants play a vital role at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. They work alongside our veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide comfort and care for all our patients. Veterinary assistants help during patient exams, blood sampling, catheter placement, and assist in running point‑of‑care laboratory tests. They also take radiographs, assist in ultrasound, and help prepare surgical instruments and operating room set up. Veterinary assistants can take advantage of our career ladder to grow into advanced positions such as surgical instrument assistants and patient care assistants. We offer tuition assistance to employees who want to continue their educational goals and the ability to earn externship hours for accredited veterinary technology programs. We are currently looking to hire Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Assistants.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent care and ensure cleanliness and comfort of all AMC patients
• Provide appropriate assistance with emergency patients
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Perform accurate record keeping and data entry
• Communicate changes in patient's behavior and voids to doctors and technicians

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, demonstrating a high level of initiative
• Must exhibit good organizational, multi‑tasking, and communication skills
• Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• Must be able to follow detailed protocols
• Must neatly and correctly fill out paperwork as necessary
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Approved Veterinary Assistant or equivalent certificate a plus, but not required
• Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift work in a hospital that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Generous sign‑on bonus $1,000
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 50% discount on veterinary care
• 403b matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

Pay Range

$17.30 - $22 USD