Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Assistance Program

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

A premier veterinary clinic in New York is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide quality care for pets. Candidates should have experience in a veterinary setting, ideally enrolled in a Vet Tech program. Responsibilities include assisting in the pharmacy, safely restraining animals, and maintaining clinic organization. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health and education allowances, for full-time and part-time positions.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with animal odors and noises.

Responsibilities

• Safely restrain pets and assist in the pharmacy.
• Keep the clinic organized and running smoothly.
• Be dependable and open to helping with other tasks.

Skills

Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting

Comfortable handling animals of all sizes

Organized and detail-oriented

Team player with a positive attitude

Education

Enrollment in a Veterinary Technician program

Job description

Company Description

At Inwood Animal Clinic, we specialize in quality veterinary care for pets of all ages. We are available to address any potential issues, so our patients will enjoy a lifetime of great health! Our goal is to deliver top-quality care for every animal that walks through our doors. We'vebeen serving New York City since 2008. we're conveniently located on Broadway between Academy Street and 204th Street.

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday:9:00 am-6:00 pm
• Tuesday:9:00 am-8:00 pm
• Wednesday:8:00 am-6:00 pm
• Thursday:8:00 am-6:00 pm
• Friday:9:00 am-7:00 pm
• Saturday:9:00 am-3:00 pm
• Sunday:10:00 am-6:00 pm

To learn more about us, click here: Inwood Animal Clinic.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Safely and confidently restrain dogs (including large breeds) and cats, even the more “spirited” ones.
• Assist in the pharmacy, including preparing medications and knowing common veterinary drugs.
• Keep the clinic organized, clean, and running smoothly.
• Arrive on time and be dependable—our patients (and team!) count on you.
• Be open to jumping in and helping with other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting for 1-2 years preferred.
• Ideally enrolled in a Veterinary Technician program.
• Comfortable handling animals of all sizes and temperaments.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• You should be comfortable working around the occasional strong odors and noises that come with caring for animals. The role may also involve exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and some contagious conditions—but we provide training and safety precautions to keep you protected.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $20 to $28/hr depending on experience.

Job Type: full-time & part-time

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• 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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• 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.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.