Experienced Veterinary Assistant - PT

VCA Animal Hospitals; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary team as a Veterinary Assistant in Farmingdale, NY! This full-service hospital values each team member's skills and personality, fostering a collaborative environment. You'll provide compassionate care, assist in surgeries, and ensure a positive experience for pet parents. With over 30 years of community service, this role offers growth opportunities and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Apply today to be part of this dedicated team!

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Veterinary Technology degree tuition support

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Generous hospital discounts

Employer-paid life insurance

Free mental health resources

Growth & leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician in training.
• Knowledge in patient care and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Deliver outstanding client experiences for exceptional patient care.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and care

Pharmacy and medication administration

Lab sample collection and processing

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical preparation and assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Join The VCA Nassau Suffolk Animal Hospital Team!

VCA Nassau Suffolk is seeking an EXPERIENCED full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our 3-doctor, full-service hospital in Farmingdale, NY. We have served the community for over 30 years and we support and encourage each team member to grow professionally and personally. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s skills and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!

At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work.

The pay range for this position is $18 to $23 per hour.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com