Experienced Veterinary Assistant

United Veterinary Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,721,024 - 85,962,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Referral bonus

Team-oriented environment

Learning & growth opportunities

Employee pet care discounts

Job summary

The Garden Vet in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a veterinary assistant to support doctors, techs, and clients in a fast-paced hospital setting. 2+ years of veterinary experience preferred, with a calm demeanor and strong communication skills for interactions with clients and pets.

Ability to lift and restrain animals up to 40 lbs and a proactive, can-do attitude are essential for this role. The position offers a supportive team and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ yrs of veterinary experience
• A calm, flexible demeanor
• Solid communication skills with humans and skeptical cats
• Able to lift and restrain pets up to 40 lbs
• The kind of teammate who sees what needs to be done and just does it

Responsibilities

• Gently handle and restrain pets during exams and procedures
• Assist doctors and techs during exams, treatments, and diagnostics
• Gather thorough patient histories with attention to details
• Keep treatment areas and exam rooms tidy and stocked
• Learn and adapt quickly in a Brooklyn veterinary setting

Job description

Who We Are

Welcome to The Garden Vet, your friendly neighborhood animal haven right here in Carroll Gardens. We’re the kind of place where the team greets patients by name, neighbors stop by just to say hi, and yes — we’ve probably seen your dog at the coffee shop down the block. Our mission? Top-notch veterinary care served with kindness, warmth, and maybe a sprinkle of sass when the situation calls for it.

Brooklyn, NY | $26-$30/hr

What You’ll Do

• Gently handle and restrain pets — think firm but loving, like convincing a corgi to leave the dog run when they’re clearly not ready.
• Assist our doctors and techs during exams, treatments, and diagnostics.
• Gather thorough patient histories without being sidetracked by puppy wiggles or the world’s slowest tail wag.
• Keep treatment areas and exam rooms tidy and stocked — because nobody wants to run out of gauze mid-surgery.
• Learn and adapt on the fly, because in veterinary medicine, and in Brooklyn, no two days are ever the same.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ yrs of veterinary experience
• A calm, flexible demeanor — because pets don’t care about your carefully crafted schedule.
• Solid communication skills with humans and with skeptical cats who think we’re plotting against them.
• Able to lift and restrain pets up to 40 lbs, and stay on your feet for most of your shift.
• The kind of teammate who sees what needs to be done and just does it.

Perks & Benefits

• $26-$30/hr based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Referral bonus
• A tight-knit, genuinely supportive team
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance
• A mix of routine visits and "only in Brooklyn" surprises
• Employee pet care discounts (your furry roommate will thank you)

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.