MSU (Medical Surgical Unit) Veterinary Assistant

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,383,248 - 3,030,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

50% discount on veterinary care

403b matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Job summary

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center seeks MSU Veterinary Assistants to assist veterinarians and technicians, provide care, and maintain infection control. The role supports admissions, transfers, and patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work independently or with a team, and follow detailed protocols. Tuition assistance and a strong benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and restrain animals up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Good organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills.
• Must remain composed in stressful and emergency situations.
• Must follow detailed protocols.
• Must neatly and correctly fill out paperwork as necessary.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Approved Veterinary Assistant or equivalent certificate a plus, but not required.
• Flexibility to accommodate shift work in a 24/7 hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and ensure cleanliness and comfort of all AMC patients.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, visits, and discharges.
• Perform accurate record keeping and data entry.
• Communicate changes in patient’s behavior and voids to doctors and technicians.
• Maintain excellent working relationships between departments.

Skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Independent & team work

Organizational & multitasking

Composure under pressure

Follow protocols

Accurate paperwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AV/VA certificate a plus

Job description

MSU (Medical Surgical Unit) Veterinary Assistants play a vital role at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. They work alongside our veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide comfort and care for all stable patients throughout the hospital. MSU veterinary assistants help keep our inpatients clean and comfortable, restrain patients for treatments and minor procedures, and run point of care laboratory tests. In MSU, assistants play a vital role in infection control and prevention by maintaining an organized, sanitary healing environment. MSU (Medical Surgical Unit) Veterinary Assistants can take advantage of our career ladder to learn and grow into advanced positions like surgical instrument assistants, operating room veterinary assistants, and patient care assistants. We also offer tuition assistance to employees wanting to continue their educational goals and the ability to earn externship hours for accredited veterinary technology programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and ensure cleanliness and comfort of all AMC patients
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, visits, and discharges
• Perform accurate record keeping and data entry
• Communicate changes in patient’s behavior and voids to doctors and technicians
• Maintain excellent working relationships between departments

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, demonstrating a high level of initiative
• Must exhibit good organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skillsi>
• Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• Must be able to follow detailed protocols
• Must neatly and correctly fill out paperwork as necessary
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Approved Veterinary Assistant or equivalent certificate a plus, but not required
• Flexibility and the ability to accommodate shift work in a hospital that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus $1,000
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 50% discount on veterinary care
• 403b matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

Pay Range: $17.30 USD - $22 USD

Excellence In Veterinary Medicine Since 1910. AMC Offers

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

AMC just completed a major expansion and renovation. This project transformed the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.

Highlights include

A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT

A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties

With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.

A Hospital in the heart of NYC

AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.