Experienced Veterinary Assistant

East Side Animal Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

East Side Animal Hospital in New York City is seeking a veterinary support professional to assist with animal restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care, and anesthesia assistance. You will contribute to a busy hospital team focused on compassionate, high-quality care for pets and their families.

The role emphasizes preventative care knowledge, communication with clients, and a willingness to learn across virtual and hands-on training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary support experience preferred.
• CVT/RVT/LVT credential is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and perform diagnostic imaging.
• Support medical and hospitalized patients with nursing care and medication administration.
• Prepare for and assist in surgical procedures and anesthesia management.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Punctual

Weekend availability

Customer service

Accurate charting

Medical records interpretation

Preventative care knowledge

Surgical procedures

Hospital workflow

Pet restraint

Lab sample collection

Radiography skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT

Job description

• Compensation: USD 21.00 - USD 26.00 - hourly

Company Description

New York City Veterinary Group is one of the city’s oldest and most trusted veterinary practices, with roots dating back to 1948 at our East Side Animal Hospital location. From our beginnings in Midtown Manhattan to our expansion into Long Island City, we’ve built a reputation for compassionate, high-quality care and strong community connections.

Our veterinarians focus on preventative care to help pets live longer, healthier lives. We offer a full range of services, including wellness exams, vaccine planning, dental care, weight management, chronic disease support, and grooming.

With decades of experience and a commitment to personalized care, New York City Veterinary Group is proud to support pets and their families every step of the way.

Hospital locations

The Veterinarians at Court Square

East Side Animal Hospital

LIC Veterinary Center

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• A minimum of 1-year experience preferred, CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus
• Weekend availability
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs,positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Additional Information

Pay Range:$21-$26 depending on experience

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

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