Senior Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401(k) Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid parental and maternity leave

One Work/Life Balance day off

Short-term and long-term disability options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted veterinary care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and e-training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for prospective veterinary technician students

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) is searching for a Full-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant in Town of Florida, NY. This role includes assisting veterinarians with patient care, such as restraining animals, maintaining equipment, and performing technical tasks. The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, and has prior experience in a veterinary hospital. Benefits include health care options, 401(k) match, generous PTO, paid parental leave, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Professional, dependable, and able to multi-task in a hands-on environment.
• Energetic and compassionate towards animals and clients.
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the care of animals.
• Restraining animals during examinations and sterilizing tools.
• Communicate with clients and update patient files.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service experience

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Job description

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Full‑Time Senior Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast‑paced, multi‑doctor animal hospital.

Job Details

Department: General Practice Hospitals
Location: All Pets Hospital

Responsibilities

The Senior Veterinary Assistant assists veterinarians in the care of animals. Responsibilities include restraining animals during examinations, stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilize tools, maintain equipment, perform technical tasks such as venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration and monitoring, dental prophylaxis, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. The assistant also communicates with clients and updates patient files.

Ideal Candidate

• Professional, dependable, with strong communication skills and the ability to multi‑task in a hands‑on environment.
• Energetic, people‑and‑pet person with an excellent work ethic and solid social and organizational skills.
• Compassionate and caring.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting.
• Regular on‑site presence is required to support patient care, respond to time‑sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain safety.
• We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior customer service experience.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401(k) Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• One Work/Life Balance day off
• Short‑term and long‑term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted veterinary care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands‑on and e‑training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective veterinary technician students