Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Quality Veterinary Care; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Job summary

Quality Veterinary Care in Elmont, NY is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced, small-animal team. You will assist with exams and treatments, restrain pets, collect samples, and support nursing care, with hands-on training and ongoing professional development.

Our in-house diagnostics include bloodwork analyzers, ECG, digital radiography, and ultrasound. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow, including paid vacation and sick time, parental leave, CE

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, and strong communicator.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Proficiency with sample collection, obtaining histories, processing tests and radiographs; anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; assist with diagnostic imaging.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases; administer medications.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients; assist with surgical preparation and anesthesia management.
• Must withstand odors/noises and potential exposure to bites or waste.
• Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Compassionate

Calm demeanor

Team Player

Strong communicator

Pet restraint

Laboratory skills

Tools

Digital radiography

Ultrasound

ECG

Bloodwork analyzer

Job description

Quality Veterinary Care is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced small-animal practice in Elmont, NY. We pair efficient workflows with thoughtful, low-stress veterinary care, so the team can follow cases from first exam through recovery. Our loyal, growing client community knows us for consistent medicine, honest communication, and treating pets and people with compassion.

Picture starting your shift with a team that knows your strengths, trusts your judgment, and gives you room to keep growing. At Quality Veterinary Care, your skills matter, whether you are calming a nervous patient, assisting with exams and treatments, preparing patients for procedures, or helping a pet parent understand what comes next. You will work alongside our veterinary team with robust in-house diagnostics, including bloodwork analyzers, ECG, digital radiography, and ultrasound.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage 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

• An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, andanesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

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 pre-employment screening.

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