Full-Time Veterinary Assistant (Day Shift) - Atlantic Coast New York Veterinary Specialists - B[...]

New York Veterinary Specialty; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member pet discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Atlantic Coast New York Veterinary Specialists - Bohemia is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant (Day Shift) to support veterinarians and technicians with cleaning, feeding, exercising, grooming, preparing surgery suites, restraining patients, and clerical duties, while delivering quality care.

The role follows a day shift on weekends and weekdays as scheduled, with duties including patient care, vital signs, and client communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Emergency veterinary experience is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients and support veterinarians and technicians.
• Greet patients and owners, take vital signs, and assist with examinations.
• Triage patients, assist with medication administration under supervision, and perform tasks as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

PetVet Care Centers' Atlantic Coast New York Veterinary Specialists - Bohemia is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant (Day Shift) to support veterinarians and technicians with cleaning, feeding, exercising, grooming, preparing surgery suites, restraining patients, and clerical duties, while delivering quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and owners and take vital signs
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, and administer medication under LVT supervision
• Calm anxious patients
• Assist with medication administration and restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment (EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, etc.)
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, and maintain controlled drug logs
• Feed patients as prescribed, record appetites, and report abnormal conditions
• Communicate positively with clients
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain cleanliness of hospital, including equipment, kennels, and facilities, and perform laundry duties
• Provide baths and care for overnight patients, ensuring groomed releases
• Adhere to safety and wellness regulations
• Follow oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory
• Promote hospital products and services and support organization
• Respond promptly to directions from DVM or LVT
• Perform other duties as assigned in specialty areas (dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Emergency experience
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Schedule

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7 AM to 7 PM

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team member pet discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support – Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle – relief fund for personal hardship

Pay Range

$19.55—$23.89 USD

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.