Rehab Veterinary Assistant

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

50% discount on veterinary care

403b matching

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City is seeking a Rehab Assistant to support Licensed Veterinary Technicians and Doctors of Veterinary Medicine across all aspects of rehabilitation and patient care. The role includes handling patients, data entry, and collaboration with the rehab team to maintain high standards of care.

Responsibilities include aquatic therapy support, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary assistant experience required.
• Proficiency in patient handling and restraint across all species.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong commitment to high-quality patient care and client communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and maintain cleanliness for AMC patients.
• Safely handle and restrain patients of all species.
• Communicate with DVMs, clients, and equipment teams.
• Operate and maintain high-value medical equipment including underwater treadmills.
• Enter patient vitals and maintain medical records in EMR.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Animal restraint & handling up to 50lb

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is seeking candidates that possess exceptional assistant knowledge, patient care and technical skills to assist and support Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT) & Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) all areas of physical rehabilitation & patient care for the rehabilitation unit. The Rehab assistant will perform excellent patient handling tasks, complete administrative duties, be proficient in medical record keeping, client & patient advocacy, and training.

Minimal Qualifications

• Previous experience as a veterinary assistant is required, experience in a specialty hospital or emergency setting is preferred.
• Proficiency in patient handling and restraint across all species.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while managing multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to providing high-quality patient care, technical services, and client communication.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team with a proactive approach.
• Ability to safely lift, bend, kneel and transport animals up to 50 pounds.
• Composure and professionalism in stressful and emergency situations.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Adherence to detailed protocols and documentation requirements.
• Commitment to continuous learning and skill development.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 hospital setting

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and ensure cleanliness and comfort of all AMC patients
• Safely handle and restrain patients of all species, including those in pain, debilitated, or in critical condition.
• Communicate professionally with DVMs, clients, and equipment support teams & other industry professionals as needed.
• Operate and maintain sensitive, high-value medical equipment including the underwater treadmills & maintain relationships with customer support teams
• Efficiently & effectively operate organization’s electronic medical record include entering patient vitals, maintaining & uploading patient records & videos, diagnostics imaging & other necessary files & documents
• Assist with all patient treatments including swimming patients in the underwater treadmill & support treatments as needed in other modalities
• Effecitively communicate to client department pricing structure, fees & packages
• Advocate for the wellbeing of patients, clients, and the veterinary team.
• Manage inventory, including ordering and restocking supplies.
• Assist with patient visits, transfers, day admissions, and discharges
• Maintain excellent working relationships between departments
• 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 skills
• Must be able to follow detailed protocols & complete department checklists
• Must neatly and correctly fill out paperwork as necessary
• Perform accurate record keeping and data entry
• Support & collaborate with the Rehab coordinator in supporting the administrative needs of clients & team
• All other duties as assigned

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.