Floating Veterinary Assistant

Upstate-Veterinary-Specialties-1; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Healthcare benefits

Continuing education

Job summary

Upstate Veterinary Specialties is seeking a Floating Veterinary Assistant to support multiple specialty services. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across multiple specialty services and expand your veterinary skills.

If you enjoy variety in your day, learning new skills, and helping pets and their people during important moments, this role may be the perfect fit. You will assist doctors, restrain patients, and help coordinate appointments in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in a veterinary assistant role.
• Surgical experience preferred.
• Experience with animal restraint preferred (Fear Free techniques are a plus)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Assisting doctors and technicians during examinations and procedures
• Safely restraining patients for exams and treatments
• Processing diagnostic samples
• Preparing and obtaining patient medical histories
• Supporting workflow across multiple departments
• Maintaining clean and organized treatment spaces
• Communicating with clients and supporting appointment coordination
• Assisting with procedural setup and anticipating doctor needs
• Helping maintain inventory and supplies

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Fear Free techniques

Animal restraint

Surgical experience

Job description

DescriptionUpstate Veterinary Specialties is seeking a Floating Veterinary Assistant to support multiple specialty services. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across multiple specialty services and expand your veterinary skills.If you enjoy variety in your day, learning new skills, and helping pets and their people during important moments, this role may be the perfect fit.What You’ll DoAs a Floating Veterinary Assistant, you will support patient care across various specialty departments and play a key role in keeping our hospital running smoothly. Responsibilities include:Assisting doctors and technicians during examinations and proceduresSafely restraining patients for exams and treatmentsProcessing diagnostic samplesPreparing and obtaining patient medical historiesSupporting workflow across multiple departmentsMaintaining clean and organized treatment spacesCommunicating with clients and supporting appointment coordinationAssisting with procedural setup and anticipating doctor needsHelping maintain inventory and suppliesSkills & Qualifications:Minimum of 1 year in a veterinary assistant roleSurgical experience preferredExperience with animal restraint preferred (Fear Free techniques are a plus)Strong communication and teamwork skillsAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detail and time management skillsPositive attitude and commitment to patient care and client serviceDemonstrates flexibility with scheduling and adapts quickly and effectively to changing priorities, workflows, and patient care needsSchedule:Work 4 days per week (10-hour shifts), Monday through FridayExact workdays vary based on business needsHours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PMSchedule is set one month in advanceMust have availability Monday through FridayWhat We Offer:Competitive compensation and benefits packagePTO, 401(k), healthcare benefits, and moreOpportunities for advancement in specialty veterinary medicineContinuing education and cross-trainingEmployee appreciation events and a team-focused culture