Experienced Veterinary Assistant

HEAL Veterinary Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Weekday schedule with no weekends

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with employer 4

Continuing education support

Employee pet care discount

Job summary

H.E.A.L. Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians in a bustling clinical floor in Brooklyn.

You will help maintain patient care, assist with examinations, and ensure smooth daily workflows in a compassionate, efficient environment. We value teamwork, initiative, and ongoing development, offering a range of benefits and a weekday schedule with a focus on a high standard of veterinary care for dogs, cats, and exotic

Qualifications

• Previous professional experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a hospital or clinic is strongly preferred.
• Confident animal-handling and restraint skills with dogs and cats are required.
• Experience in surgery, dentistry, hospitalization, laboratory work, or patient recovery is preferred.
• Willing to support the entire hospital team and adapt in a busy clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and licensed technicians with patient care and clinical workflows.
• Safely handle and restrain dogs, cats, and exotic patients using low-stress techniques.
• Prepare examination rooms, treatment spaces, and equipment for daily appointments.
• Support surgery and dentistry workflows including preparation and recovery assistance.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment areas and accurate patient records.

Skills

Animal handling

Teamwork

Surgery support

Communication

Exotics handling

Tools

Vetspire

Job description

Benefits:

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Experienced Veterinary Assistant - H.E.A.L. Veterinary Hospital

Are you an experienced Veterinary Assistant who takes pride in excellent patient care, dependable teamwork, and keeping a busy clinical floor moving? Helping Every Animal H.E.A.L. Veterinary Hospital is seeking a confident, reliable Veterinary Assistant who can provide hands-on support to our doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians while helping create an organized, compassionate, and efficient hospital environment.

Why H.E.A.L. Veterinary Hospital?

At H.E.A.L. Veterinary Hospital, we believe exceptional patient care begins with an exceptional team. You will work alongside experienced veterinary professionals in a collaborative environment that values initiative, accountability, communication, and continued development.

Our hospital treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets, providing an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge while supporting a diverse and interesting caseload.

Why DUMBO, Brooklyn?

Build your career in one of New York City’s most vibrant neighborhoods. DUMBO offers waterfront views, restaurants, culture, and convenient access from Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens through multiple nearby subway lines.

What You'll Do

Assist veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians with patient care, examinations, treatments, and clinical workflow within the appropriate scope of the Veterinary Assistant role.

Safely handle and restrain dogs, cats, and exotic patients using compassionate, low-stress techniques.

Prepare examination rooms, treatment areas, surgical spaces, equipment, and supplies for daily appointments and procedures.

Support surgery and dentistry workflows through patient preparation, room setup, instrument preparation, cleaning, and recovery assistance under the direction of the veterinarian or LVT.

Clean, disinfect, package, and sterilize instruments and maintain organized treatment and procedure areas.

Help maintain accurate patient information and communicate relevant observations promptly to the clinical team.

Anticipate the needs of veterinarians, LVTs, patients, and teammates throughout the workday.

Assist with inventory organization, restocking, laboratory preparation, and general hospital readiness.

Follow established hospital protocols, checklists, safety standards, and patient-care procedures.

Contribute to a culture of accountability, teamwork, respectful communication, and continuous improvement.

Help maintain a clean, calm, organized, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and team members.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience

A predictable weekday schedule with no weekends

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with a 100% employer match on employee contributions up to 4% of compensation, subject to plan eligibility requirements

Eligibility for discretionary employer profit-sharing contributions, subject to plan terms

Continuing education and professional-development support

Employee pet care discount

Opportunities to strengthen clinical skills and gain experience with dogs, cats, and exotic patients

A meaningful role within a growing, independently owned veterinary hospital

Who We're Looking For

Previous professional experience working as a Veterinary Assistant in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting is strongly preferred.

Confident animal-handling and restraint skills with dogs and cats are required.

Experience supporting surgery, dentistry, hospitalization, laboratory work, or patient recovery is strongly preferred.

Experience or interest in working with exotic patients including avian patients, companion mammals, and reptiles is preferred but not required.

Dependable and punctual, with a demonstrated ability to arrive prepared and complete assigned responsibilities.

Able to remain organized, attentive, and composed in a busy clinical environment.

Takes initiative, accepts direction and feedback, and follows through without requiring constant supervision.

Communicates professionally and works cooperatively with veterinarians, LVTs, assistants, client-service representatives, and hospital leadership.

Willing to support the entire hospital team and assist wherever reasonably needed.

Experience with Vetspire practice-management software is preferred but not required.

Our Core Values

Transparency and Trust: We build strong relationships through honesty, integrity, and open communication.

Innovation and Excellence: We continually seek better ways to provide exceptional medicine and service.

Compassionate Care: We care deeply for every patient, client, and team member.

Patient Advocacy: We always act in the best interest of our patients.

Comfort and Calm: We create an environment that promotes confidence, comfort, and healing.

Connection and Community: We value meaningful relationships within our hospital and throughout our community.

Personal and Professional Development: We invest in helping every team member grow personally and professionally.

Ready to Join Our Team?